Shrimp Paulista
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Residents of Sao Paulo call themselves Paulistas and this simple shrimp dish is a regional favorite. Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked in their shells; however, we've removed them to make for easier eating.

Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Ingredients
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2 poundslarge shrimp, peeled and deveinedsee savings

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2 tablespoonslime juicesee savings

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1/2 cupchopped fresh cilantro, dividedsee savings

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8 clovesgarlic, minced, dividedsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonkosher salt, dividedsee savings

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1/2 teaspooncrushed red pepper, dividedsee savings

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2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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Directions
1.
Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, marinade and remaining garlic; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. Toss to combine.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 164, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Sodium 456 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 24 g, Potassium 241 mg. Daily Values: Iron 20%. Exchanges: Lean Meat 3.5,Fat 1
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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