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Garlic Lime Shrimp

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Garlic Lime Shrimp

This recipe makes 50 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per piece: about -
cal 16
pro 2 g
total fat 0
sat. fat 0 g
carb 0
fibre 0 g
chol 18 mg
sodium 29 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
iron 2
vit A 1
vit C 2

This versatile recipe works as an appetizer. Just mound the shrimp in a bowl and serve with toothpicks. Or serve as a main course over rice or noodles with steamed snow peas.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated lime rind
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1-3/4 lb large raw shrimp, (about 50), peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Preparation

In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; fry garlic, lime rind, cayenne pepper and salt, stirring occasionally, until aromatic, about 2 minutes.

Add shrimp; fry, stirring often, until slightly pink, about 3 minutes.

Add wine and lime juice; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until shrimp are bright pink and almost no liquid remains, about 3 minutes. Toss with onions and coriander.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2004

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