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Garlic Shrimp
This simple Garlic Shrimp recipe, inspired by the flavors of Spain takes just minutes to make and it's so flavorful, a weeknight dinner win!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Spanish
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
- 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 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. Add chopped fresh parsley and divide equally in 4 plates.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces cooked
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
6.5g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces cooked | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6.5g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.