TEXAS LEMON SHRIMP

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This main dish adds spice to any meal. My family loves this simple yet elegant main dish.-Amy Parsons, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the water, lemon juice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon zest and salt. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mk khan
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Free fire Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this dish was really good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rao Raimjn
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This was my first time making shrimp and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious.


Dogo Naff
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. The sauce was a bit too buttery for my taste, but my family loved it.


Abednicoh Poifo Tomorrow
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jabirul Islam
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Shamiya Munson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp were perfect. The sauce was a bit too lemony for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Asam Khan but
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. The lemon-butter sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Muhaimin Mahin
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I'm a huge fan of shrimp and this recipe did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Farooq
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This recipe was amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a huge hit with my family.


Tamanna Muntaha
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Kyleigh Cobern
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and pepper, and it was much better.


Sulman Dilawar123
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Followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp were overcooked. The sauce was tasty though.


lincoln johnson
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I used frozen shrimp for this recipe and they turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Rafid
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. The lemon-butter sauce was flavorful, but I added a bit more garlic to taste. Will make again!


Ardo Yy
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I'm not a big shrimp fan, but this dish was so good that I ate every bite. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


anto rahman
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This recipe for Texas Lemon Shrimp was fantastic! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon-butter sauce was tangy and delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.