Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives
User Reviews
3.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives
Description
This recipe starts by whisking egg yolks with fresh lemon juice, then cooking shrimp in olive oil until pink and cooked through. A sauce is made by gradually tempering lemon juice and egg yolks with hot chicken or fish stock, then cooking gently to thicken slightly into a glossy, smooth sauce.
When ready, shrimp are placed into the lemon sauce, topped with a mix of olives and fresh thyme leaves. The dish can be served immediately with sides such as rice, couscous, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
The sauce provides a fresh, tangy complement to the shrimp's natural sweetness, while olives add saltiness and thyme adds herbal aroma. The cooking emphasizes maintaining tender shrimp and a delicate sauce texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined (leave the tails on if you like, medium or large size
- olive oil
- 4 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup lemon juice you can use up to 1/2 cup for a super lemony flavor, fresh squeezed
- 1 cup chicken stock or fish stock
- salt fresh cracked, to taste
- black pepper fresh cracked, to taste
- 1 cup olive mixed varieties
- thyme fresh leaves
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together until smooth and set aside.
- Lightly coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and heat on medium heat until hot. Saute the shrimp for about 4 minutes, turning once, until they are pink and cooked through. Remove to a plate, cover and keep warm.
- Heat the stock in a medium saucepan until it comes to a boil. Whisk about 1/2 cup of the hot stock into the egg yolks to temper them. Pour that yolk mixture back into the pan slowly, while whisking, and continue to heat on medium, stirring constantly, until the mixture just starts to thicken and comes to a simmer. NOTE: it won't get really thick, it will just get a little thicker and glossier. Once it comes to a simmer take off the heat immediately and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce into a medium casserole or gratin dish and place the shrimp in the sauce. Top with the olives and thyme. Serve immediately with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 483mg | 161% |
| Sodium | 1501mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.6
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