Lemon Shrimp
May 01, 2020

Lemon Shrimp

When life gives you lemons... make lemon shrimp! Not just any lemon shrimp, but THIS lemon shrimp with a perfect addition of spices. We'll let the recipe do the talking.  

SPICES: garlic powder, cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, black pepper

 

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 5 Tbsps olive oil
  • 1 pound of raw, deveined, peeled shrimp
  • 1 lemon, juiced

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, crushed red pepper and 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix well.
  2. Add the shrimp and incorporate well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Over medium to high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place the shrimp in a single layer. Pour the lemon juice.
  4. Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes each side, or until it “pinks” up.
  5. Ready to serve. Sprinkle additional lemon juice if needed.