Description
This Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. The combination of garlic, olive oil, and spices creates a delicious sauce that complements the juicy shrimp perfectly.
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after you peel them))
- 6 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil (or any good quality olive oil)
- crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika (or more to taste)
- pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and garlic: In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes being careful not to burn.
- Add shrimp and season: Add shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and paprika. Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook or it will become tough and chewy.
- Finish and serve: Add chopped fresh parsley and divide equally into 4 plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
