Lemon Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemon Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup lemon juice, from approximately 2 large lemons; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 black olives, kalamata or oil-cured, pitted, and halved; 6 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; Pinch of piment d'Espelette or cayenne powder; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp; 2 to 3 teaspoons salt; 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup lemon juice, from approximately 2 large lemons
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 black olives, kalamata or oil-cured, pitted, and halved
6 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf, crumbled
Pinch of piment d'Espelette or cayenne powder
1 to 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced (optional)

1
Prepare marinade in a large bowl by combining lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, oil, olives, anchovies, red onion, bay leaf, and piment d'Espelette.
2
Peel and clean shrimp, leaving tails on.
3
Partially fill a pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
4
Add shrimp and boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until shrimp pinks and the flesh looks opaque.
5
Remove immediately.
6
Drain and place hot shrimp into marinade.
7
If additional liquid is needed to cover most of the shrimp, add a few tablespoons of the shrimp poaching water to the marinade.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, turning the shrimp once.
9
Serve with avocado slices (if desired), on a salad, or by themselves as a shrimp cocktail.

2761

kcal

Calories

308

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Zest of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup lemon juice, from approximately 2 large lemons, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Shrimp

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