Sizzled Citrus Shrimp

From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

This quick Spanish-inspired saute is a lesson in simplicity. All shrimp really needs to dazzle is lots of garlic and a splash of lemon. Serve as a main dish or as a tapa (appetizer).

4 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 15 minutes (including peeling shrimp)

Total Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

Marinade & shrimp

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound medium shrimp, (30-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

Sauce

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Combine lemon juice, wine, 2 teaspoons oil and garlic in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain well, reserving marinade.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate. Add bay leaf, crushed red pepper and the reserved marinade to the pan; simmer for 4 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through. Season with salt, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 171 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 172 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 23 g protein; 1 g fiber; 315 mg sodium; 271 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (15% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Exchanges: 3 very lean protein, 1 fat