Shrimp Paulista (Eating Well)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tablespoons lime juice1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided8 cloves garlic, minced, divided1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (I use 1 spray of the Misto sprayer)
Directions
1.Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, marinade and remaining garlic; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. Toss to combine.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PICKLETHUMB.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 174.4
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 229.7 mg
  • Sodium: 418.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 31.0 g

Member Reviews
  • TRUEART2
    Very good! I made some cilantro rice to go with it- awesome! - 11/22/11
  • KELLYRBFITZ
    I sauteed chopped red & green peppers and onions before cooking the shrimp. This is great over a salad as a dressing. Also delicious over red rice with black beans. YUM! - 4/20/11