Shrimp Paulista
Residents of Sao Paulo call themselves Paulistas and this simple shrimp dish is a regional favorite. Traditionally, the shrimp are cooked in their shells; however, we've removed them to make for easier eating.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Description
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Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, marinade and remaining garlic; cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper. Toss to combine.
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