Spicy Shrimp Toss

Prep: 5 min.

Cook: 5 min.

Serves: 4

Cost per serving: $3.89

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 1/2 lb. medium peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed if frozen

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Salt

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir just until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown or burn, about 30 seconds.

2. Pat shrimp dry and add to garlic. Stir in crushed red pepper. Cook, tossing constantly, until shrimp are completely pink, about 5 minutes; do not overcook. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lime juice; season with salt to taste. Serve warm.

PER SERVING: 244 Cal., 10g Fat (1g Sat.), 259mg Chol., 0g Fiber, 35g Pro., 2g Carb., 253mg Sod.

Kitchen tips

Serve with quick-cooking sides. In the time it takes to make this dish, you can also cook couscous. Jazz it up with lime zest and jarred peppers. Or serve the shrimp with corn cooked in cream with scallions or sliced leeks. Or serve both!

Vary the dish. You can substitute chicken for the shrimp if you like: Cut an 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast into small cubes and cook it for about 7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Make a soup. After tossing the shrimp, pour in 2 (8-ounce) bottles of clam juice and 1 cup of water; heat through. Add parsley and lime juice. Serve hot.

Try another shrimp recipe.

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