Sunday, March 9, 2014

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

Meal Menu Idea
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Salad of Mixed Greens
Citrus Vinaigrette
 
Photo credit: foodporndaily.com

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP
Paleo / Whole 30 compliant
 
2 pounds raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails-on
4 Tablespoons organic ghee
4 cloves fresh garlic, peeled & minced
2 lemons,  juice 1/2 lemon and cut the rest into wedges for serving.
Fresh parsley, chopped
Sea salt & freshly ground pepper

* Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
* Rinse shrimp under cold water to clean (and to remove ice, if frozen).  Set aside.
* Melt ghee in skillet with garlic, salt & pepper.  Add shrimp and saute for 3-4 minutes; tossing until shrimp is pink.
* Remove pan from heat.  Add a few Tablespoons water, the juice of 1/2 lemon and chopped parsley. Stir to coat the shrimp & allow parsley to wilt slightly. Remove to a serving platter. 
* Serve sizzling hot with lemon wedges and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.

** Refrigerate leftovers in a covered glass container.  Serve leftovers chilled.  Do not reheat.

Recipe: w.lynne 
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