Saturday, May 25, 2019
Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes Sauté
Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Tomatoes Sauté
1- pound fresh or frozen jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 to 2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
*lite-salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
2 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic , minced
salt , to taste (I use lite-salt)*
1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
1/2 cup reduced sodium low fat vegetable broth (you can also use chicken broth)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
If shrimp is wet, pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and pepper; add shrimp and, using your fingers, mix to combine. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet or a cast iron skillet.
Add garlic and salt; cook for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
Add previously prepared shrimp to the pan; cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth and lemon juice; continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until shrimp is done and tomatoes are tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in fresh parsley.
Serve over cooked rice, orzo, pasta, etc...
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