Shrimp Paulista
Recipe from EatingWell

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.


Shrimp Paulista

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Ingredients
  • 2  pounds
    large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lime juice
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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  • 8  cloves
    garlic, minced, divided
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    kosher salt, divided
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    crushed red pepper, divided
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  • 2  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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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
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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