Shrimp in Lime Garlic Sauce

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"The sharp lime juice brings out the flavor of the shrimp. This recipe hails from Puerto Vallarto, Mexico."

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) bag spinach, stems removed
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Cook spinach in a small amount of water in a large covered saucepan over high heat for about 2 minutes or until wilted (toss once or twice during cooking).
2. Drain spinach well and press out excess water.
3. Season with salt and pepper and place on a platter; keep warm.
4. In a big skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
5. Add garlic and stir/saute for 1 minute (do not let garlic burn).
6. Add shrimp and stir/saute for about 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
7. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well.
8. Cook about 1 minute longer.
9. Serve immediately over bed of spinach.