TEXAS LEMON SHRIMP

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This main dish adds spice to any meal. My family loves this simple yet elegant main dish.-Amy Parsons, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the water, lemon juice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon zest and salt. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

uzi Play
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and flavorful dish.


Zubair Afzal
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon and garlic flavors are perfect for a warm day.


Sheriff Suwaneh
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Monica McQueen
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat shrimp. My kids loved the lemon and garlic flavors. I served it with a side of rice and they ate it all up.


kuldip sharma
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp was so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


John Mapili
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Maya Nagui
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and flavorful dish.


Kwesi Grant
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon and garlic flavors are perfect for a warm day.


Alasana Jalloh
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Alif Rohan
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat shrimp. My kids loved the lemon and garlic flavors. I served it with a side of rice and they ate it all up.


Craig Dedericks
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this dish changed my mind. The shrimp was so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Eli Richard
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the clean-up is a breeze. I love that I can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


Luna cadlens
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of shrimp you like and you can adjust the amount of lemon and garlic to your taste. It's a great recipe to experiment with.


Ricardo Florece
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and this dish was the perfect way to use them up. The shrimp was so flavorful and the sauce was delicious.


Januwer simon
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. It's definitely a recipe that I'll be making again.


Sarita Kulu lama
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This dish is so light and refreshing. The lemon and garlic flavors are perfect together. I love that it's a healthy dish that doesn't sacrifice flavor.


Foking Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


RK RUBEL KHAN
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The lemon and garlic flavors in this dish really shine through. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. The shrimp was so tender and juicy. Definitely a keeper!


Madeline Galaviz
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This shrimp dish was a hit with my family! The lemon garlic butter sauce was flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.