Lime Cilantro Shrimp Over Black Pasta Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. Lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Chopped fresh garlic
- 1/2 tsp Chopped fresh ginger
- 1 x Fresh jalapeno pepper seeded, chopped
- 1 lb Fresh shrimp - (10 to 12 ounce net after peeling and deveining) Salt to taste
- 8 ounce Dry or possibly fresh black ink pasta
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
- 1 c. Thawed frzn petite peas
- 2 Tbsp. Roughly-minced cilantro leaves
Directions
- In a mixing bowl combine the sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger and chopped jalapeno and marinate the shrimp in the mix for 30 min.
- While this is marinating bring 1 qt of salted water to a boil for the pasta and peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the little tail on.
- When the pasta is about 5 min shy of being cooked, drain the shrimp, reserving the marinating juices and pat dry.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. of vegetable oil in a skillet. Saute/fry the shrimp for 2 min or possibly till done. Add in the peas and reserved marinating juices and bring the liquid to a boil. Adjust the seasoning. Drain the pasta, divide it into two serving bowls and top each portion with shrimp. Garnish with cilantro.
- This recipe yields 2 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 276g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 488 | |
| Calories from Fat 276 | 57% |
| Total Fat 31.18g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 345mg | 115% |
| Sodium 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium 455mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 4.0g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.49g | 0% |
| Protein 46.26g | 74% |
