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.

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