with Blackened Shrimp
RECIPE SUMMARY
Crispy Cucumber with Blackened Shrimp
Makes 2 Servings: Counts towards 1 Serving Meat, ½ cup Vegetables, 1 tablespoon Oil
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, combine the cucumbers with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper; refrigerate until ready to use.
Coat the shrimp in olive oil and in a separate small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, cayenne and chili powders; toss the shrimp in the spice mix til completely covered.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on medium high heat in a large skillet; without overcrowding, place the shrimp in the hot skillet and sear on both sides for about 1.5 minutes. When done, move to a plate.
Take the cucumbers out of the fridge and lay flat on a tray; layer on the cilantro and shrimp. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
In a bowl, combine the cucumbers with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper; refrigerate until ready to use.
Coat the shrimp in olive oil and in a separate small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, cayenne and chili powders; toss the shrimp in the spice mix til completely covered.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil on medium high heat in a large skillet; without overcrowding, place the shrimp in the hot skillet and sear on both sides for about 1.5 minutes. When done, move to a plate.
Take the cucumbers out of the fridge and lay flat on a tray; layer on the cilantro and shrimp. Enjoy!