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Texas Lemon Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
This main dish adds spice to any meal. My family loves this simple yet elegant main dish.—Amy Parsons, League City, Texas
Ingredients:
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
hot cooked rice, optional
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the water, lemon juice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon peel and salt. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
2. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into shrimp mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com