PAN-FRIED SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OUZO

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Serve with a light-bodied, southern Mediterranean white with a hint of lemon, like the 2002 Domaine Mercouri Folol Mercouri Korakohori Ilias from Greece. Originally from "Food & Wine" 9/04

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Greek

Time 2h6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ouzo
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow dish, combine ouzo, lemon juice and cayenne.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours or for up to 2 hours.
  • Dry the shrimp.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
  • Add half of the shrimp and cook over high heat, stirring, until golden and just cooked (2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and transfer to a platter.
  • Repeat with the remaining oil and shrimp.
  • Serve hot or warm.

josh meraveka
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Blonde
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the sauce.


Ruma Das
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of seafood.


michael ramboz
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This dish was very easy to make and the results were impressive. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fiaz Hassan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem ail
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I would recommend using less olive oil, or draining the shrimp on paper towels before serving.


Olivia Scarlett
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I'm not a fan of ouzo, but I still enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook shrimp.


afraz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ch Asad
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Basel Gideon
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to the sauce.


Harim Galvan
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but this dish was surprisingly good. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a fan of seafood.


J Wise
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This dish was very easy to make and the results were impressive. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jose Gallardo
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


paul southworth
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt, or omitting it altogether.


India Moore
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Maureen Breidenstein
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


kaymayra lacon
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I've never cooked with ouzo before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The shrimp were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kyambadde Ibrahim
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This pan-fried shrimp with lemon and ouzo was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the lemon and ouzo sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.