Description
A quick and easy recipe for spicy garlic shrimp, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté quickly, being careful not to burn it.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked shrimp and toss gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a light salad.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 220mg