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Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives

Shrimp in Lemon Sauce with Olives ~ this 30 minute meal will transport you to the Greek Isles with its silky lemon sauce and rich, briny olives.  The health news on the Mediterranean Diet just keeps getting better and better ~ lucky us!

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 medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined (leave the tails on if you like)
  • olive oil
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice you can use up to 1/2 cup for a super lemony flavor
  • 1 cup chicken or fish stock
  • salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Mixed olives
  • fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together until smooth and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 483mg (161%) Sodium 1501mg (63%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.