Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp
Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 31g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 197 calories. This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up and peppercorns, garlic, peanut oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the peanut oil you could follow this main course with the Salted Peanut Toffee Cookies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.
Instructions
Put peppercorns in a mortar and crush roughly with a pestle. Or put peppercorns in a large resealable plastic bag, spread out on a hard, flat surface, and crush with the bottom of a heavy frying pan or rolling pin.
Put shrimp, half of the crushed peppercorns, and 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl and toss to coat shrimp evenly. Set aside.
Heat a wok or large (not nonstick) pot over high heat.
Add oil, garlic, remaining crushed peppercorns, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add cilantro, turn off heat, and toss to combine.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio. It has 4.8 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 15 dollars.
GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio
GIFFT Pinot Grigio bursts with lively pear and tropical fruits, balanced by crisp acidity and an elegantly refined freshness. Featuring ripe stone fruit and citrus aromas, this wine showcases melon, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that finish light and refreshing.