Shrimp with spicy orange flavor

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupExtra-virgin olive oil
3largesGarlic cloves - (to 4); cut thin slivers
2smallsDried hot red chiles; or more
Grated peel from 1 orange
1Freshly-squeezed orange
16largesShrimp; peeled
Salt; to taste
¼cupMinced cilantro leaves
1tablespoonFreshly-squeezed lemon juice; or to taste

Directions

Combine the oil and garlic in a skillet no larger than 10 inches across.

Turn the heat to medium, and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle, then turn the heat to medium-low. When the garlic is blond, stir in chiles, orange peel, and orange juice. Add the shrimp, and raise the heat to high.

Cook, stirring occasionally and sprinkling with salt, until the shrimp are all pink, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and add most of the cilantro and the lemon juice. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with the remaining cilantro. Serves 4.

Cuisine: "Mexican" Source: "Martha Stewart Living - (www.marthastewart.com)" S(Formatted for MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@..."

Per serving: 145 Calories (kcal); 14g Total Fat; (86% calories from fat); 5g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 36mg Cholesterol; 36mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); ½ Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: Recipe from Mark Bittman Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.