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.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2006

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
7g Fat
4g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 27g 53%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 243mg 81%
Vitamin A 501IU 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Folate 29mcg 7%
Sodium 1286mg 56%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 45mg 11%
Potassium 227mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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