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Shrimp with Warm Caper Vinaigrette

Servings

2

Serving size

4 ounces shrimp with sauce
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied and makes great leftovers for salads or sandwiches.

Serve with Risotto with Peas or Cheesy Quinoa.

Shrimp with Warm Caper Vinaigrette

Ingredients

4 tsp. Olive oil
1 Large Shallots, raw (finely minced)
8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined)
2 Tbsp., drained Capers
1/2 lemon yields Lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
1 tsp.. Maple syrup
1 tsp. Lemon zest (minced)
1 tsp. Fresh thyme

Instructions

Place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook slowly for about 5 minutes until they are slightly soft and translucent.

Add the shrimp and cook for about 6 - 8 minutes on the first side. Turn.

Add the capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper and maple syrup. Cook for about 6 - 8 minutes.

Add the lemon zest and fresh thyme and cook for about two minutes, tossing frequently. Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

There are recipes that should be cooked slowly. By being very gentle and patient, cooking this over low to medium heat, the liquid doesn’t evaporate and creates a lovely rich sauce. The dish doesn’t take much longer to cook but it’s oh, so worth it.

"If it is true, as used to be said, that oversalting means the cook is in love, at least one cook at Le Cirque must be head over heels."

Mimi Sheraton, Food Critic