Texas Lemon Shrimp

 

8-10 servings

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
• ½ cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• One-third cup water
• 2tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 to 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• Hot cook rice, optional

1. In a large skillet, saute onion and red pepper in oil until tender ; stir in water, lemon juice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon peel and salt.
2. Add shrimp ; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink.
3. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth ; stir into shrimp mixture and bring to a boil.
4. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened.
5. Serve over rice if desired.

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