Mediterranean Summer Breeze Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

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Mediterranean Summer Breeze Shrimp Appetizer
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Directions:

  1. Place cleaned shrimp in a mixing bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, vinegar and toss.
  2. Make a spice mixture of; 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, tarragon, 1 tablespoon of oregano; set aside.
  3. On individual plates place some chopped up olives, capers, crumbled feta cheese and lemon wedges on the side.
  4. Place 3 tablespoons olive oil in a pan, when slightly hot add garlic and chopped tomatoes; Stir for about 30 seconds until garlic smell is released.
  5. Add shrimp to pan, sprinkle on top of each shrimp part of the spice mixture; When shrimps starts to turn pink, turn them over (only once) and fry second side; add the balance of spice mixture to the top of the shrimp; put some of the garlic/tomato from the pan on top as well; When shrimp on second side appears pink, sprinkle with a generous amount of dry oregano on each shrimp. Place shrimp on top of chopped olives, capers, feta cheese in individual plates.
  6. From the pan scrap up the tomatoes and spices (add 1-2 tablespoons of water to make it moist). Then add on top and on sides of the shrimps.
  7. Add some lemon juice to each shrimp and a very tiny amount of ouzo(option).
  8. Serve and enjoy!
  9. Note:.
  10. A) MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT OVERCOOK THE SHRIMP!
  11. B) This recipe was submitted for the RSC#7 contest. I want to thank everyone for their reviews. I have since then modified the recipe to reflect people's comments, for a better recipe!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 341.82 Kcal (1431 kJ)
Calories from fat 234.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.09g 40%
Cholesterol 43.24mg 14%
Sodium 1291.98mg 54%
Potassium 187.81mg 4%
Total Carbs 21.24g 7%
Sugars 1.98g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 8%
Protein 7.18g 14%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 231.25 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat 158.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.65g 40%
Cholesterol 29.25mg 14%
Sodium 874.06mg 54%
Potassium 127.06mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.37g 7%
Sugars 1.34g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 8%
Protein 4.86g 14%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 21%
Iron 1.3mg 11%
Calcium 93.4mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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