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Get the Recipe: Royal Red Shrimp Recipe

This royal red shrimp recipe is tender, hearty and flavorful! The method of cooking is quick, easy and straightforward. This red shrimp is incredibly delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Royal red shrimp deveined
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon for garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, add butter and minced garlic to a skillet over low medium heat.
  2. Once butter has melted, add in shrimp, sea salt and pepper.
  3. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer transparent.
  4. Finally, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon if desired.

Notes

  • My local grocery store sells Royal red shrimp.  It can also be bought online.
  • Devein shrimp before cooking.
  • Shrimp is done cooking when it is no longer transparent.  It will become a light pink/warm white color.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Potassium 313mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

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