Snackbar Black Pepper Shrimp

Appetizers

Makes 4 servings

Recipe Courtesy of Vishwesh Bhatt, Snackbar, Oxford, MS

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, toasted and crushed, in all
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted and crushed, in all
Zest from one lime
Juice from one lime
Salt
Curry leaves (optional; available at Indian grocery stores)
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup canola or peanut oil, for sautéing
Lime wedges, cilantro for garnish

Method:

Marinate the shrimp with salt, half the pepper, half the coriander, lime zest, and juice for at least 30 minutes and up to six hours.

In a large skillet, heat the oil. Once the oil starts to smoke add the ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and shrimp. Toss in the remaining black pepper, coriander, and a pinch of salt and stir to keep the shrimp from sticking.

Once the shrimp are just cooked through, transfer them to a serving dish and garlish with cilantro and the lime wedges.