Sautéed Shrimp with Peas in Lemon Tarragon Sauce

Sautéed Shrimp with Peas in Lemon Tarragon Sauce

Recipe by CanolaInfo Test Kitchen

Enjoy this light-tasting and refreshing treat as an appetizer or main course.

Servings

4

servings
Calories

160

kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz 12 large, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 Tbsp 2 canola oil, divided

  • 1 1 shallot, minced

  • 3/4 cup 3/4 low sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup 1 frozen (not thawed) or fresh shelled peas

  • 2 Tbsp 2 freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp 1 chopped freshn tarrago, parsley or mint

  • freshly ground pepper

Directions

  • Rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 1 Tbsp of the canola oil over medium-high heat until it starts to ripple. Add the shrimp and stir until just starting to turn pink, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil to pan. Add shallots and cook until soft, 1-2 minutes. Pour in broth and stir in peas, lemon juice and tarragon.
  • Return shrimp to pan and let come to a boil. Cook until shrimp are cooked through and peas are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • To serve, use a slotted spoon to divide shrimp among plates and top the shrimp evenly with peas and sauce.

Notes

  • Scallops can be substituted for the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving Size3 oz of shrimp


  • Amount Per ServingCalories160
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 8g 11%
    • Saturated Fat 0.5g 0%
  • Cholesterol 105mg 35%
  • Sodium 490mg 22%
  • Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
  • Protein 14g 29%

  • Potassium 110mg 3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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