Shrimp with Serranos

Ingredients

• 1  pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp (thawed if frozen)
• 2  tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4  cup chopped shallots
• 1-1/2  teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4  cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2  to 3 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauce, stirring, 1 minute. Add peppers and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until they become opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in juice and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
• Calories 195,
• Total Fat (g) 9,
• Saturated Fat (g) 1,
• Cholesterol (mg) 172,
• Sodium (mg) 171,
• Carbohydrate (g) 5,
• Fiber (g) 0,
• Protein (g) 24,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet