CLOVER'S SHRIMP AND BASIL

Clover's Shrimp and Basil image

Serve on greens as an appetizer or with pasta for a main course.

Provided by CLOVER DAVY

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir 5 minutes.
Stir the shrimp, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the skillet. Over high heat, cook 3 to 4 minutes, until opaque. Turn off heat, and mix in the basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 201.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g