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Shrimp in Lime Garlic Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
Servings: 3
The sharp lime juice brings out the flavor of the shrimp. This recipe hails from Puerto Vallarto, Mexico.
Ingredients:
1 (6 ounce) bag spinach, stems removed
salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Cook spinach in a small amount of water in a large covered saucepan over high heat for about 2 minutes or until wilted (toss once or twice during cooking).
2. Drain spinach well and press out excess water.
3. Season with salt and pepper and place on a platter; keep warm.
4. In a big skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
5. Add garlic and stir/saute for 1 minute (do not let garlic burn).
6. Add shrimp and stir/saute for about 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
7. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well.
8. Cook about 1 minute longer.
9. Serve immediately over bed of spinach.
By RecipeOfHealth.com