Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 pounds | Large or jumbo shrimp, cleaned, tails left on |
2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
1 tablespoon | Finely minced garlic |
1 tablespoon | Chopped fresh rosemary |
1 tablespoon | Chopped fresh thyme |
½ teaspoon | Freshly ground black pepper |
¼ teaspoon | Cayenne pepper, or to taste |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
2 \N | Fresh limes, halved crosswise (for garnish) |
Caribbeans love spicy food. This dish combines rosemary, thyme, cayenne, black pepper and garlic. Quickly cooked in a hot skillet, these shrimp make a great appetizer. Serve with a splash of fresh lime juice.
1. Combine all ingredients except limes. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, lay shrimp in pan. Cook shrimp 2-4 minutes per side, depending on size.
Brush shrimp with remaining marinade before turning. Serve with lime.
Per serving: 203 calories, 9 grams fat, 172 milligrams cholesterol.