5 Easy Mediterranean Diet Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 heaping cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped, stems included)
• 1 large Lime (juiced (about 2 tbsp))
• 1 tablespoon Dry White Wine (optional, can increase lime juice instead)
• 2 tablespoons Harissa Paste (North African chili paste, not sweet)
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided between sauce and cooking shrimp)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced or squeezed; raw or roasted)
• 1 pound Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined; tails on optional)
• to taste Kosher Salt (for seasoning shrimp)
• to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper (for seasoning shrimp)

Instructions

1. Chop Cilantro

   Roughly chop the fresh cilantro, including the tender stems, until you have about one heaping cup.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Sauce

   In a mixing bowl combine the chopped cilantro, lime juice, white wine (if using), harissa paste, olive oil, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season the Shrimp

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, then drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat.

   Time: PT5M

4. Cook the Shrimp

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and lay the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Toss Shrimp in Sauce

   Immediately transfer the hot shrimp to the bowl of sauce and toss until every piece is evenly coated. The residual heat will finish cooking the shrimp while infusing flavor.

   Time: PT2M

6. Serve

   Arrange the coated shrimp on a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra cilantro leaves.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

3g

Fat

8g

Fiber

1g