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| Mediterranean Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe |
| Written by Dede Med |
Mediterranean Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

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Yield: 2-4
Level: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, de-shelled and de-veined
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbs minced garlic
- 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions
In a medium pan on medium heat, add 3 tbs olive oil, garlic and cilantro, cook for about 3-4 minutes. Next, add shrimp, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Lastly, squeeze the half lemon on top of the shrimp in the pan and remove from heat. In a nice large plate, add a bed of brown rice or pasta, then add shrimp on top and garish with chopped parsley. Serve with a spicy tomato sauce.Mediterranean Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, de-shelled and de-veined
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbs minced garlic
- 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions
In a medium pan on medium heat, add 3 tbs olive oil, garlic and cilantro, cook for about 3-4 minutes. Next, add shrimp, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Lastly, squeeze the half lemon on top of the shrimp in the pan and remove from heat. In a nice large plate, add a bed of brown rice or pasta, then add shrimp on top and garish with chopped parsley. Serve with a spicy tomato sauce.This dish is great to serve as an appetizer or main dish. It's fresh and light and easy to prepare. The lemon i refreshing and the shrimp are not to overly coated with dressing. You can make it last minute or prepare the parts in advance.
Never knew cilantro was coriander .....thanks
By: KaCe415
By: KaCe415
yep :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
I learned something today. Cilantro = Coriander leaves! Never knew! Thanks!
By: TexasMom17
By: TexasMom17
yes of course :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
hi dede can i also make this with chicken?
By: arefsi88
By: arefsi88
looks great! i have to try this with pasta!
By: toecold
By: toecold
great, I hope you try it :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
love yur vids..its so simple!
By: Doua Yang
By: Doua Yang
It looks so YUMMY! lol
By: outragedlyrics
By: outragedlyrics
the recipe will be up on my site this week :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
Nice and simple, love it
By: fezan84
By: fezan84
:)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
it's not an Arabic dish, it's a Mediterranean dish :)
By: dedemed
By: dedemed
I must try that, love everything in it!
By: Airave
By: Airave
MMMMMMMMMM that looks so yummy!
By: RachelB263
By: RachelB263
Delicious!
By: shiroirobin
By: shiroirobin
mmm love cilantro... haha@ shrimp laying around.. hehe
By: cat mendez
By: cat mendez
What is the arabic name for this dish?
By: CaptainGratiot
By: CaptainGratiot
"Dede Med, ...queen of the mashed chickpea
spread called hummus."
Tamara Audi
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
spread called hummus."
Tamara Audi
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
DEDE'S RECIPES
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- Atyr Recipe (Simple Syrup)
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- Baba Ganoush Recipe
- Baklava Recipe
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- Beef Shawarma Recipe
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