Pan-fried Shrimp With Lemon And Ouzo

Total Time: 2 hrs 6 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup ouzo
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large, shallow dish, combine ouzo, lemon juice and cayenne.
• 2 add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly.
• 3 cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours or for up to 2 hours.
• 4 dry the shrimp.
• 5 in a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.
• 6 add half of the shrimp and cook over high heat, stirring, until golden and just cooked (2 minutes).
• 7 season with salt and transfer to a platter.
• 8 repeat with the remaining oil and shrimp.
• 9 serve hot or warm.