Garlic and Herb Shrimp Recipe

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My name is Natasha and I am a shrimp-aholic. You must give this garlic and herb shrimp recipe a try.

The ingredients are simple, the prep is easy and you saute for less than 5 minutes. Between the garlic, lemon and Dijon, it packs a lot of flavor.

Ingredients for Garlic and Herb Shrimp:

1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined (16 to 20 count per pound)
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 large OR 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard (grey poupon)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
1/8 cup plus 2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice

How to make grilled herb shrimp:

1. Clean the shrimp, remove the shells. Make a slit down the back of the shrimp and clean well. This will also create the “butterfly” effect. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

2. Mix together all of the ingredients except the shrimp.

3. Add shrimp and coat well with the mixture. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature. Don’t marinate them longer or the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp.

4. In a large saute pan, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Notes:

It’s easy to over-cook shrimp and make them rubbery and keep in mind, as long as the skillet is hot, it will keep cooking even if you turn off the stove.

This recipe was inspired by Barefoot Contessa 🙂

Garlic and Herb Shrimp

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Plump juicy shrimp in the best marinade! Make sure to cook these shrimp right after combining with the marinade or the citrus can start to cook the shrimp.

Prep Time: 35 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

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• Clean the shrimp, remove the shells. Make a slit down the back of the shrimp and clean well. This will also create the “butterfly” effect. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

• Mix together all of the ingredients except the shrimp.

• Add shrimp and coat well with the mixture. Cook within 10 minutes of combining or the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp.

• In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat.

• Add the shrimp and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

It’s easy to over-cook shrimp and make them rubbery and keep in mind, as long as the skillet is hot, it will keep cooking even if you turn off the stove.

178kcal Calories1g Carbs23g Protein8g Fat1g Saturated Fat286mg Cholesterol1187mg Sodium102mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar168IU Vitamin A10mg Vitamin C167mg Calcium3mg Iron

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Garlic and Herb Shrimp

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.