RECIPE SUMMARY

Crispy Cucumber with Blackened Shrimp

Makes 2 Servings: Counts towards 1 Serving Meat, ½ cup Vegetables, 1 tablespoon Oil

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Cucumber, peeled and sliced

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice

1½ teaspoon Salt

1½ teaspoon Pepper

2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped

2 Personal Servings Shrimp

2 teaspoons Paprika

2 teaspoons Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1 teaspoon Dried Thyme

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

¼ teaspoon Chili Powder

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