Creole Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon

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Creole Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon
Photo: © Quentin Bacon
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 1-course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Juice of 2 lemons

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the garlic, Creole seasoning and bell pepper.

  2. In a skillet, sauté the shrimp in the oil over moderately high heat, turning the shrimp once, until just white throughout. Add the lemon juice and parsley and serve.

Suggested Pairing

Lemony Pinot Grigio.

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