GARLIC-JALAPEñO SHRIMP

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This tasty marinade-hot but not punishing-is so easy and so flavorful that it will quickly make its way into your regular rotation. Shrimp is marinated with garlic, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño chile peppers, then seared in a skillet until fully cooked through.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined (tails left intact; optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 jalapeno chile (stem, ribs, and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Toss together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and add to skillet; cook through, about 2 minutes per side.

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