Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Name: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, sliced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

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Prep 5 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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Garlicky sautéed shrimp in a tangy citrus sauce brimming with peppers makes for a perfect dinner. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this dish with a date or during movie night!

by Vianney Rodriguez

Updated Sep 9, 2015

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat, add onion and bell peppers. Sauté until tender about 3 minutes.
2

Add garlic cloves and continue to sauté for 1 additional minute. Add juices, salt, and pepper, and bring to a quick boil. Reduce heat.
3

Add shrimp and saute until shrimp is pink and fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Serve warm.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Add a splash of wine to this dish or swap out lime for lemon and orange for grapefruit juice.

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Garlicky sautéed shrimp in a tangy citrus sauce brimming with peppers makes for a perfect dinner. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this dish with a date or during movie night!