This shrimp is delicious served as an appetizer and can be served with a sweet chili sauce if desired.  It can also be served with a salad, tossed with pasta or served as a meal with side dishes such as rice and veggies.

Yield: 20 to 25 shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp freshly pureed garlic
  • 20 to 25 shrimp, deveined and peeled (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice to spritz before serving
  • Lemon wedges for serving

 

Directions:

  1. Thaw shrimp if using frozen shrimp.

 

  1. Clean/rinse shrimp with water and set aside.

 

  1. In a medium or large saucepan, heat oil on medium heat.

 

  1. Add garlic and spread around oil with a cooking spoon.

 

  1. Add the shrimp and sauté in oil.

 

  1. When the shrimp is about half cooked, add the lemon juice and continue to sauté. The shrimp will turn pinkish-red once cooked.

 

  1. Add salt to taste.

 

  1. Remove from heat and serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp before serving.