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Shrimp in Turmeric-Lime Sauce
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5 from 7 votes

Shrimp in Turmeric-Lime Sauce

Sautéed shrimp tossed zesty turmeric-lime sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes and best served with crusty bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fish sauce
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Crusty bread (preferably grilled or baked) for serving

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and black pepper. Arrange shrimp in skillet, and cook for 2 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Reduce heat to medium, and transfer shrimp to a plate.
  • Add butter, shallots, and garlic to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until aromatic. Stir in turmeric and fish sauce.
    Add shrimp back to pan, along with lime zest and juice, and fresh cilantro. Toss shrimp in sauce until well-coated, and serve with crusty grilled bread.

Notes

Serve shrimp and sauce with bread, pita or naan, or over rice.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 6shrimp depending on size | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 850mg | Fiber: 1g