Lemon and Cilantro Shrimp

Name: Lemon and Cilantro Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 54 milliliters extra virgin olive oil; 32 grams chopped fresh cilantro; 4 servings ground black pepper to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; 20 jumbos shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 lemons, zested; 4 servings salt to taste

Lemon and Cilantro Shrimp is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 170 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Allrecipes requires extra virgin olive oil, cilantro, lemon zest, and juice of lemon. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. Corn on the Cob in Cilantro and Lime Butter, Golden Chickpeas With Cilantro, Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese, and Mushroom, Jalapeño, and Cilantro Salsa are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

In a bowl, toss shrimp with lemon zest and cilantro to coat.

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Lemon Zest

Cilantro

Shrimp

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Bowl

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Sprinkle oil with salt, then stir in the shrimp, lemon zest, and cilantro. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.

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Lemon Zest

Cilantro

Shrimp

Salt

Cooking Oil

Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with remaining oil, lemon zest, and olive oil from the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp, season with pepper, and serve immediately.

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Lemon Juice