Food For Diet Conscious

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 to 3 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauce, stirring, 1 minute. Add peppers and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until they become opaque, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in juice and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.