Shrimp Paulista (Eating Well)

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
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

View full nutritional breakdown of Shrimp Paulista (Eating Well) calories by ingredient

Introduction

Residents of Sao Paulo call themselves Paulistas and this simple shrimp dish is a regional favorite. Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked in their shells; however, we've removed them to make for easier eating.
Residents of Sao Paulo call themselves Paulistas and this simple shrimp dish is a regional favorite. Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked in their shells; however, we've removed them to make for easier eating.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

8 cloves garlic, minced, divided

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided

1 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.