Sauteed Shrimp on Warm Black Bean Salad
Submitted by:The Core Diet
Not sure what to do with those cans of black beans sitting in your cupboard? This is a great option for lunch or even as a side dish for dinner (smaller portion). This is a fast recipe to prepare and cook!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion; chopped
- 1 medium red pepper; chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (15-19 oz.) black beans; drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped cilantro leaves
- 3/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
1. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In skillet, cook over medium with 1 teaspoon olive oil until opaque - about 6 minutes.
2. Grate 1 teaspoon lime peel; squeeze 2 tablespoons lime juice. Set aside.
3. Transfer shrimp to small bowl. In same skillet, heat remaining olive oil, add onion and red pepper; cook 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in cumin; cook 1 minute. Add black beans, lime peel and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 3 minutes or until heated through.
Spoon black bean mixture onto plates; top with shrimp; sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
