Spicy Floribbean Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 lb. shrimp, peeled if desired and deveined
1 tsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. onion, chopped
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbsp. lime zest
1 Tbsp. ketchup (low carb is fine)
1/2 cup water
Place the olive oil in a small saute pan on medium high heat. Add the onion, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and thyme. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the white vinegar, lime juice and zest, ketchup and water. Stir to blend. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Cook for about 2 or 3 minutes. Set aside and cool to room temperature.
Pour the cooled marinade into a large bowl. Add the cleaned shrimp and stir to coat with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425'
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a sheet pan. Roast in hot oven about 4 to 5 minutes for medium shrimp or until the shrimp are pink and done. The time will depend on the size of the shrimp you use. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings (as an entree or 8 servings as an appetizer or snack)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142.6
Total Fat 3.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1 g
Cholesterol 172.3 mg
Sodium 216.7 mg
Potassium 250.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g
Sugars 1.5 g
Protein 23.2 gNote ~ The recipe for marinade is enough for up to 2 lbs. of shrimp if desired and the nutrition facts are based on all of the marinade being used. Try a cooling dip sauce for these Spicy Floribbean Shrimp of 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon lime zest. This
is a simple, great shrimp dip and palate refresher.
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