Categories: Seafood

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp (thawed if frozen)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 to 3 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Directions

2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauce, stirring, 1 minute. Add peppers and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until they become opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in juice and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

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