Mexican Shrimp Scampi
We gave this classic Italian dish a south-of-the-border flair with store-bought salsa, cilantro and spicy jalapeño peppers. Serve over rice or pasta, if you like.
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
15 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10-12 medium sized shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup store-bought salsa
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
4-5 thin slices of jalapeño pepper (optional)
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10-12 medium sized shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup store-bought salsa
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
4-5 thin slices of jalapeño pepper (optional)
Directions
Add olive oil to small sauté pan and heat to medium. Add onions and red peppers and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for one minute more. Add salsa and reduce heat to medium-low. Add shrimp and cover for 1-2 minutes, until shrimp is no longer translucent. Add tomato and let simmer for another three minutes.
Transfer to plate and garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if you like.
Transfer to plate and garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeños, if you like.
Looking for inspiration? Try these recipes:
Spicy Eggplant Pasta
Grilled Summer Veggies with Goat Cheese and Pesto
Mushroom and Red Onion Flatbread
