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Spicy Skillet Shrimp

Serves 3 to 4 INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons butter or olive oil

½ cup chopped scallions (about 3 scallions)

2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Garnish: Lemon wedges, finely chopped parsley, thinly sliced chiles INSTRUCTIONS In a large saute pan, heat the butter over mediumhigh heat. Add the scallions, garlic, chili powder, cumin and chili flakes, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the scallions have wilted, the garlic is golden and the mixture is aromatic. (Make sure the garlic does not burn. If the garlic begins to color too quickly, add a tablespoon of water to the pan to slow down the cooking.)

Add the shrimp and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp just start to turn pink.

Add the Worcestershire sauce and saute for another minute or two, until the shrimp are cooked through.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and serve garnished with lemon wedges, chopped parsley and sliced chile peppers, if desired. San Francisco food writers Stacie Dong and Simran Singh’s blog, A Little Yumminess (www. alittleyum.com), focuses on family food adventures and recipes with a global twist.

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