| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 18 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 3 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound (12/15 count) shrimp (translation: 12 to 15 shrimp to a pound)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (a mixed spice seasoning), or dried lemon peel
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chile (may be replaced with cayenne pepper, but only after you’ve been to hell and back searching for chipotle)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Cilantro Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems discarded before measuring
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Shell, clean, and devein shrimp. I leave the tails on for aesthetic reasons. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium-size bowl, mix oregano, thyme, lemon pepper, chipotle, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp thoroughly with mixed spices. Keep refrigerated until ready for cooking.
- Heat oil in a well-seasoned iron skillet or nonstick pan over high heat. Wait until oil is smoking hot, then place about 10 shrimp in it so that each has enough room to lie on its side. Cook for approximately 1 1/2 minutes per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Do not overcook.
- Serve hot, or at room temperature, with cilantro dipping sauce. For that special surreal touch, serve shrimp piled up on a barbie doll.
- Blend cilantro and lime juice in a food processor or blender until cilantro is liquefied. Pour into a small bowl and use a fork to blend in sour cream until fully blended into a pale green sauce. Refrigerate until ready for use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 227 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 152 mg |
| Sodium | 330 mg |
Reviews
The spicy shrimp accompanied with the cooling sensation of the sour cream and cilantro hit the spot. This is a crowd pleaser.
Took this to a potluck party and everyone raved! My kids have even asked for it again.
I’ve fixed this several times and am always pleased with the results. They’re easy to prepare and different enough to add interest to the meal besides being nutritious.
I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The sauce made it so fresh. I will make it again and again!
The shrimp were a huge hit but the cilantro dipping sauce was the real surprise! It became the prefered sauce for all other buffet items. Will definitely make this again.
This recipe is FABULOUS!!! It was a hit in my home!!
My family and I love this recipe and it was easy and quick to make.