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Herbed Shrimp and Tomatoes
Ingredients
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2
pounds fresh or frozen jumbo shrimp (20 to 21 per lb.)
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2
tablespoons snipped fresh basil
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1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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3/4
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2
cups grape or cherry tomatoes
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Lemon wedges (optional)
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Snipped fresh basil (optional)
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1
Basil Dipping Sauce
Directions
1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. In large bowl combine basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp. Toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 10 to 30 minutes.
2. In a large skillet cook shrimp, half at a time, in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, stirring often to cook evenly. Transfer shrimp to serving platter.
3. Add tomatoes to shrimp; gently toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges, snipped basil, and Basil Dipping Sauce. Serve warm or chill until serving time. Makes 8 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Make Ahead Tip One day before, peel and devein shrimp. (Thaw frozen shrimp.) Cover; refrigerate. Two hours ahead, finish preparing recipe as directed. Cover; refrigerate until serving. Serve chilled with Basil Dipping Sauce. Fresh oregano can be substituted for basil.
Nutrition Facts
(Herbed Shrimp and Tomatoes)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 162,
- Protein (gm) 24,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 4,
- Fat, total (gm) 5,
- Cholesterol (mg) 172,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
- Sugar, total (gm) 2,
- Vitamin A (IU) 632,
- Vitamin C (mg) 19,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 3,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 12,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 389,
- Potassium (mg) 344,
- Calcium (DV %) 71,
- Iron (DV %) 3,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I made this (and the basil dipping sauce) for a holiday party. It went like hotcakes! Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. It's a winner!
12/12/2011 10:25:28 AM Report AbuseHave been making this for years, ever since it first appeared in the magazine (2006?) It's always a hit and it's easy to make.
1/9/2011 05:31:07 PM Report AbuseDidn't see the dipping sauce recipe.
12/19/2010 07:36:53 AM Report AbuseWhere is the recipe for the Basil Dipping Sauce?
12/14/2010 01:43:58 PM Report Abuse