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Jalapeño Shrimp

Quentin Bacon
Serves 8 Hands-On Time: 15m Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds large peeled shrimp
  • 1 7-ounce jar pickled whole jalapenos and 1/4 cup of pickling liquid
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place the shrimp in enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cover and immediately remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute. Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking.
  2. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Place in a large bowl with the shrimp. Toss with the pickling liquid, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead.
     
By Jane Kirby and Kay Chun,  March 2002
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Quick Tip

When dealing with medium to large shrimp, cook them for 3 minutes after the water starts boiling. (Smaller shrimp will take less time.)

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 100
  • Calcium  94mg
  • Carbohydrate  4g
  • Cholesterol  129mg
  • Fat  1g
  • Fiber  1g
  • Iron  2mg
  • Protein  17mg
  • Sat Fat  0g
  • Sodium  519mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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