Ridiculously fast and easy to make, these shrimp are packed with a one-two punch of garlic and ginger, followed by a touch of lime that tingles the tongue. The natural sweetness of the shrimp complements the citrus. I highly recommend serving this over zoodles that are cooked in a pan using the leftover marinade (it makes for a delicious side that perfectly compliments the shrimp and it's helps balance out the meal with a healthy side).
1poundlarge shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-onpurchase in the frozen section at Trader Joe's
zoodles (optional)see separate recipe
Instructions
In a small bowl, squeeze the lime to extract the juice, then add the red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Mix well with a fork, then drizzle in the oil, stirring constantly.
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl or large Ziplock bag and mix with the marinade. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Heat up a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side. If serving over zoodles, take shrimp out of pan and onto a plate. Add the zoodles to the pan and the leftover marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes (until the zoodles are heated through).
To serve, scoop a healthy portion of zoodles onto each plate and top with a bunch of shrimp.
Notes
You can also grill the shrimp, if you'd like to serve them by themselves at a BBQ.You could also try this marinade on scallops or cubes of dense white fish, chicken breast, or pork chops.From Well Fed by Melissa Joulwan (page 75)