Lemon and Cilantro Shrimp

 

Ingredients

• 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 lemons, zested
• 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with lemon zest and cilantro to coat.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle oil with salt, then stir in the shrimp, lemon zest, and cilantro. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with remaining oil, lemon zest, and olive oil from the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp, season with pepper, and serve immediately.