Spicy Shrimp with Green Beans & Lime

This is my all-time favorite shrimp recipe.  It's probably on our menu at least once a month.  That's how much we like it.  It's simple to make, has the perfect spicy kick, and is packed full of yummy veggies.  It goes great with a side of brown rice and some sliced avocado {which provides a cooling effect to your palette}.  Go get yourself some shrimp, and make this tonight!

Spicy Shrimp with Green Beans & Lime

1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, & tails-on

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

2 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved

1 red pepper, sliced thinly

2 jalepenos, de-seeded and sliced thinly

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

juice of 1 lime

salt & pepper

Wash and drain the shrimp.  Put the shrimp in a medium-sized bowl, and add the chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.  Gently toss the shrimp and the seasonings to combine.  Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the green beans, red pepper, jalepenos, and garlic.  Salt and pepper according to taste.  Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the peppers have softened slightly.    

Add the shrimp, tossing occasionally to combine.  Cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes.  

Remove the skillet from the heat, and add the lime juice.  Stir everything together and serve with brown rice and sliced avocado.

Recipe adapted from Real Simple