How to Devein (and Quickly Cook) Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (plus a handful of chopped stems for a garnish)
• juice of 1 lemon or lime
• kosher salt (freshly ground black pepper, and/or hot sauce)

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel the shrimp. Using a small, sharp knife, cut from the head to the tail of the back (curved side) of the shrimp, cutting about halfway through the shrimp. Using the tip of the knife, carefully remove the vein, using your fingers to pull it out if necessary. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

2. 2

   To quickly pan fry, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. While the oil is heating, season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan, then add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and season with additional salt, pepper, and/or hot sauce. Serve over rice, pasta, quinoa, alongside a steak, or on a salad.