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Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives
Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives features medium or large shrimp sautéed and served in a glossy lemon and egg yolk sauce with olives and fresh thyme. The combination balances bright citrus notes with briny olives and tender shrimp for a flavorful main dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
246 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% 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.