Garlic-Jalapeno Shrimp

By JeanAnn

This tasty marinade – hot but not punishing – is so easy it will quickly make its way into your regular rotation

Ingredients

• 20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined (tails left intact; optional)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 jalapeno chile (stem, ribs, and seeds removed), finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss together shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes.

2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from a marinade, and add to skillet; cook through, about 2 minutes per side.

Serving idea: Squeeze lime wedges over shrimp, and serve with cold beer.