Spicy Shrimp

Serve these shrimp as a first course or on the ends of long bamboo skewers as an appetizer.

Yield: 10 portions as an hors d’oeuvre; 4 to 6 as an appetizer

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
• 1¾ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. In a large skillet over low heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and sauté for 2 minutes without browning.
2. Add the shrimp, increase the heat slightly, and cook until the shrimp are just done, about 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper and toss well. Transfer to a bowl, scraping in all the sauce.
3. Add the lemon juice and dill; toss together well. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours before serving. Adjust the seasonings and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based on 10 servings and 1/8 teaspoon of added salt per serving.

Calories 120 kcal

Calcium 4 % daily value

Vitamin C 6 % daily value

Vitamin A 2 % daily value

Potassium 162 mg

Magnesium 30 mg

Protein 16 g

Sugar 0 g

Fiber 0 g

Total Carbohydrate 2 g

Cholesterol 127 mg

Sodium 409 mg

Saturated Fat 2 g

Fat 5 g

Iron 11 % daily value