Shrimp With Serranos

Start to Finish: 25 minutes Makes: 4 servings

1 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp
2 TBSP. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 teaspoons minced)
1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper
2-3 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 TBSP. lemon juice
1 TBSP. chopped fresh cilantro

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add peppers. Stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add shrimp; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 195 cal., 9 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 172 mg chol., 171 mg socium, 5 g carbo., 0 g fiber, 24 g protein.

I love to serve this with another recipe I am posting--Southwestern Grain Medley. We all love these recipes (except Annie on the shrimp!). Enjoy!

Loving your class Mendy! Thanks a bunch!