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Get the Recipe: Argentine Red Shrimp Recipe

This Argentine red shrimp recipe is quick, easy and so flavorful! The garlic butter sauce pairs so well with the shrimp. This easy dinner feels and tastes gourmet and fancy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Argentine Red Shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • lemon slices
  • fresh parlsey for garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add shrimp to a baking dish.
  2. Combine melted butter and minced garlic in a small bowl. Pour over shrimp.
  3. Then, sprinkle shrimp with paprika, sea salt and pepper. Top with lemon slices.
  4. Bake in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp are no longer transparent.
  5. Finally, remove from oven. Serve with butter sauce, sliced lemons and chopped parsley.

Notes

  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw before use.
  • Argentine red shrimp is widely sold in grocery stores.  In addition, it is available for purchase online.
  • Shrimp is cooked through when it is opaque and no longer transparent.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.  The butter sauce will firm up in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 331mg (110%) Sodium 2001mg (83%) Potassium 287mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 975IU (20%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319

% Daily Value*

Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 331mg 110%
Sodium 2001mg 83%
Potassium 287mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 975IU 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.