SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH ARUGULA

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large garlic clove
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
salt
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. + 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 lb. med. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 lb. arugula, large stem portions removed

Steps:

  • In a mortar, combine the garlic, lemon zest, peppercorns and a pinch of salt and mash to a coarse paste. Stir in the lemon juice and then 1/4 c. of the oil. Cook the shrimp in 1 tsp. of olive oil until pink about 3 minutes. Add arugula and continue cooking until it softens and shrinks down, about 3 minutes. Add sauce and stir to mix until heated, about 1 minute. Salt to taste. Serve with rice or orzo.

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