PAN-FRIED SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OUZO

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Pan-Fried Shrimp With Lemon and Ouzo image

Serve with a light-bodied, southern Mediterranean white with a hint of lemon, like the 2002 Domaine Mercouri Folol Mercouri Korakohori Ilias from Greece. Originally from "Food & Wine" 9/04

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Greek

Time 2h6m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ouzo
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • In a large, shallow dish, combine ouzo, lemon juice and cayenne.
  • Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours or for up to 2 hours.
  • Dry the shrimp.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
  • Add half of the shrimp and cook over high heat, stirring, until golden and just cooked (2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and transfer to a platter.
  • Repeat with the remaining oil and shrimp.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Caiden Cross
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I've tried many shrimp recipes but this one is by far the best. The combination of lemon and ouzo is perfect.


DILIP PRATIHAST
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Somrat Emon
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elle Gauci
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Markel Thomas Williams
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Joan Ombima
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


abdelhamid br
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The shrimp are juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


SSK MAMUN
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cabdilahi Carab
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This recipe is a winner! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Opara Joel
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I've tried many shrimp recipes but this one is by far the best. The combination of lemon and ouzo is perfect.


MD.mamunur Rashid
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Rita Lewis
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I was looking for a new shrimp recipe and this one did not disappoint! The lemon and ouzo sauce is amazing.


Grimm lynn
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Enri Soto
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The shrimp were so juicy and flavorful.


Thetoxictrends
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon and ouzo sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.