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Firecracker Shrimp

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imageWe all have busy lifestyles. Sometimes we don’t have enough time to prepare meals. That’s why its important to always quick recipes on hand . This meal took me nothing less than 10 minutes to make! Adding crushed red pepper to your shrimp will surely add an extra kick to your taste buds.  I hope you enjoy this spicy, quick, and easy recipe.

Ingredients

1 lb of shell free shrimp

2 pinches of red pepper flakes

2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp of minced garlic

salt

black pepper

3 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

2 tbsp cup white whine vinegar

1 tbsp of light butter

1/4 lemon

Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.

In a skillet heat up oil, add in minced garlic and begin to cook for 1 minute. Next add in shrimp, red pepper flakes, and parsley . Squeeze in the lemon also. Continue to cook on medium heat for 1 -2 minutes. Next add in white vinegar and butter. Continue to stir fr 1 minute. Remove from heat and serve with steam veggies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Spicy Coconut Shrimp and Lobster

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Have you ever wondered what to do with left over coconut milk? Make coconut shrimp and lobster. I love seafood and anything that has to do with coconut. So i knew that this meal would be so yummy. Hope you enjoy this recipe. #Fitfamapproved

Ingredients

1 lb of shrimp

1-2 lobster tails

1/2 cup of light coconut milk

fresh cilantro

1/4 cup of coconut oil

1 onion chopped

3 tbsp of minced garlic

1/4 tsp of cumin

1 tbsp of cayenne pepper

2 tomatoes chopped

1 tsp of black pepper

1 tsp of garlic powder

1tsp ginger

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 harbanero

Preseason your shrimp and lobster with salt,pepper, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and ginger powder. Place aside

In a large frying pan, heat up the oil. Add in the onions, habanero, and tomatoes to cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir, continue to cook for additional 2 minutes. Add in above measured seasonings .

Add in Shrimp and Lobster (shell up). Also add in chopped in parsley. Continue to cook for 3 minutes.

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Next add in coconut milk. Mix and continue to cook for an additional 3 minuets while turning the shells.

Remove from heat, stir in chopped cilantro and serve with brown rice. Enjoy!

 

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Healthy Thai Green Curry Shrimp

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It’s Thai Time !!! One of my favorite type of foods is Thai food. I love all the ingredients used in making thai food, coconut milk to ginger to lemongrass. This recipe was inspired by my thai loving Sister 🙂 Hope you guys enjoy the recipe. #Fitfamapproved

Ingredients

1 cup of Thai Green Curry Sauce

2 tsp mince garlic

1 tbsp of minced fresh ginger (or 1 tbsp of ground ginger)

1/2 onion (minced)

1 tsp of curry powder

1 tsp of salt

1/2 tsp of cumin powder

1/2 tsp thyme powder

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

1 habanero

1 tbsp of coconut oil

1/2 – 1 pound of shrimp

Brown rice

 

In a pan heat up the coconut oil for 20 seconds. Add in the minced onion, fresh ginger, and garlic. Pan sear for 1 minute. Pour in the green curry, allow to cook for 2 minutes. Next add in Shrimp and the rest of the spices. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes.

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Serve with Rice and Enjoy.

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