Lime Cilantro Shrimp Over Black Pasta


Course : Shrimp
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Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper -- seeded and minced

1 pound fresh shrimp 8 to 12 ounces net after peeling and deveining

1 teaspoon salt

8 ounces dried or fresh black ink pasta

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup thawed frozen petite peas

2 tablespoons cilantro leaves -- roughly chopped
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a mixing bowl combine the sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, ginger and minced jalapeno and marinate the shrimp in the mixture for 30 minutes. While this is marinating bring 1 quart of salted water to a boil for the pasta and peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the little tail on. When the pasta is about 5 minutes shy of being cooked, drain the shrimp, reserving the marinating juices and pat dry. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet. Sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes or until done. Add the peas and reserved marinating juices and bring the liquid to a boil. Adjust the seasoning. Drain the pasta, divide it into two serving bowls and top each portion with shrimp. Garnish with cilantro.


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