The Simplest Spicy Shrimp
SERVING TIP:
You can serve these shrimp as is, or over brown rice or quinoa.
RATING
SERVES
2
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
30 min
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp extra virgin Greek olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp dry white wine
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ½ kilo medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ tsp dried marjoram
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tsp fresh chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Greek sea salt to taste
Instructions
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Whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the lemon juice, wine, and garlic in a medium bowl. Toss the shrimp in the mixture. Cover and let stand in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
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In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes, turning, or until bright pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet. Add the marinade, marjoram and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Add the shrimp back to the skillet, season to taste with salt, heat through and toss with the parsley. Serve immediately.
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