Zippy Summer Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the garlic in the oil until translucent. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low; add the basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 238 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 230mg

Sesame Shrimp

Ingredients
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
In a resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining sesame oil until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.