Lemon Cilantro Shrimp
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I love shrimp with a lot of flavor, and this dish certainly has flavor, thanks to the zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and a little punch of garlic.
Recipe type: Meaty Mediterranean Lunches
Serves: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 3 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 TB. minced garlic
- 1 lb. fresh medium shrimp (about 36 to 40), shells and veins removed
- [1/2] tsp. salt
- [1/2] tsp. ground black pepper
- [1/2] tsp. cayenne
- [1/4] cup fresh lemon juice
- [1/2] cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, and cayenne; toss; and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and cnullantro, toss, and cook for 1 more minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Mediterranean Morsel
The worst thing you can do to shrimp is overcook it; they become rubbery and hard to chew. Remember, when you remove the shrimp from the heat, they continue to cook, so don't overcook them while they're in the pan.
The worst thing you can do to shrimp is overcook it; they become rubbery and hard to chew. Remember, when you remove the shrimp from the heat, they continue to cook, so don't overcook them while they're in the pan.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 176 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 3g Sodium: 368mg Fiber: 0g Protein: 19g Cholesterol: 18mg