SPICY LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp image

Provided by Teri8551

Time 25m

Yield 10 shrimp each, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes or 1/2 a red chili pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, seeded, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dry white wine
20 medium-large shrimp
salt & pepper
1 splash lemon juice
3 basil leaves, chiffonade (strips,sliced thinly)
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

1. In a sauté pan over medium/high heat, combine the butter and olive oil. When the butter is melted, add the hot pepper flakes (or chili pepper) and onion. Sauté for 2 minutes or until the onions are softened.
2. Add the lemon zest, tomatoes, garlic and white wine. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute more.
4. Transfer to warm plate and serve the shrimp topped with the basil chiffonade and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 444.3, Sodium 547.2, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 50.5