Shrimp Marinated in Lemon and Olive Oil

Name: Shrimp Marinated in Lemon and Olive Oil
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 0 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 0 teaspoons salt; 454 grams shrimp, in their shells; 1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Shrimp Marinated in Lemon and Olive Oil might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 183 calories, 24g of protein, and 9g of fat. If you have olive oil, fresh-ground pepper, tomato, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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Add the shrimp, cover, and bring back to a boil. Continue boiling, partially covered, until the shrimp are just done, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Drain.

Let the shrimp cool and then peel them.

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Shrimp

In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the lemon juice with the olive oil, tomato, salt, pepper, and parsley.

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Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

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Add the shrimp and toss.

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Shrimp

Variations: Substitute a pound of sea scallops for the shrimp.

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Scallops

Shrimp

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick frying pan over moderately high heat until very hot. Season the scallops with one-eighth teaspoon salt.

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Put the scallops in the pan and sear until brown on the bottom, one to two minutes. Turn and brown on the other side until just done, one to two minutes longer.

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Remove the scallops and cut them into quarters. Toss with the marinade.: Spice up the dish by adding one-quarter teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes to the marinade.: Use chopped fresh basil instead of the parsley.: For an extra flavor dimension, add a clove of minced garlic to the marinade.

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Minced Garlic

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Parsley

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Servings:

2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley 0teaspoons

fresh-ground black pepper 4teaspoons

lemon juice 2Tbsps

olive oil 0teaspoons

salt 454grams

shrimp, in their shells 1

tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Ziobaffan Organic Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 17 dollars per bottle.