Shrimp is one thing I would love to have every season. Here is one simple, delicious, nutritious meal that you need to share with your loved ones!
Servings: 2
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound of shrimp
2 16 oz. cans of butter beans or northern beans
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced into half inch slices
1 medium size watermelon radish sliced into half inch slices
1 medium size radish sliced into half inch slices
1 green chili sliced thinly
½ lemon thinly sliced to garnish
8-10 cilantro leaves to garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons of olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
Directions:
1-Mix 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in a medium bowl.
2-Coat the shrimp with the spice mixture you prepared on step 1, let it sit about 3 minutes.
3-Dressing: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a jar shake it until combined.
4- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium high heat until oil starts to bubble.
5- Add the shrimp to the pan in single layer and cook about 1-2 minutes each side until the color of the shrimp changes to light pink.
6- Rinse and drain the canned butter beans.
7- Add the beans, sliced cucumbers, radishes, chilies in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing you prepared at step 3.
8- Plate the shrimp and bean salad on a serving plate and garnish with cilantro leaves and lemon slices.
Happy Eating!