Pan Seared Shrimp

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Serves 4

1 lb frozen raw shrimp

Thaw the shrimp in a bowl with cold water for 10-15 minutes. Peel if necessary. Chop into small bites. Dry well with paper towels.

2 T olive oil

½ sweet yellow onion

2 cloves garlic

Sprinkle cayenne pepper





Slice the onion into long ribbons. Chop the garlic fine. Sauté with oil on medium heat in a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan until tender. Season with cayenne pepper to taste. Add the dry shrimp and quickly stir fry for about one minute just until the shrimp turn opaque.

½ lime

Remove from the heat and add the lime juice. Stir and serve.





This quick and easy shrimp dish is so versatile as an appetizer, side dish or main event. Shown above along side Red Peppers with Farro.