Garlic Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Shrimp
Description
This Garlic Shrimp recipe uses peeled and deveined large shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper before cooking. A combination of butter and olive oil provides richness and a suitable cooking medium. Minced garlic and red pepper flakes are added during cooking, infusing the shrimp with fragrant aroma and gentle heat. The shrimp cook quickly, developing a pink, opaque appearance that signals doneness.
After cooking, the shrimp are finished with a splash of lemon juice for acidity and chopped parsley for color and fresh herbal notes. The quick-cooking method helps retain the shrimp's tender texture and the aromatic flavors.
Serve immediately to enjoy the shrimp at optimal texture and temperature. The recipe advises patting shrimp dry before cooking to prevent steaming and recommends a large skillet for even searing. Careful timing ensures the shrimp do not overcook and become rubbery.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off) (450g, large
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Toss well.
- Melt the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp, garlic, and red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry thoroughly before cooking to prevent steaming and improve texture.
- Use a large skillet to allow shrimp to cook evenly without overcrowding.
- Cook shrimp until just opaque and pink to avoid toughness.
- Keep all ingredients ready before cooking as the process is quick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 196mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 429mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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