Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Leeks

Name: Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 medium-sized leeks; salt and pepper to taste; 2 pounds wild-caught shrimp (about 16-20 large shrimp per pound); 1 teaspoon lemon peel; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 handful chopped parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Healthy Garlic Shrimp with Leeks

Jessica Duke

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A flavorful, easy and healthy garlic shrimp recipe, mildly spiced and infused with sweet leeks—pair it with your favorite salad for a low carb dinner, toss it into gluten-free pasta noodles, or serve with olive-oil-drizzled toasted bread as an appetizer!

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Ingredients

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4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 medium-sized leeks chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds wild-caught shrimp (about 16-20 large shrimp per pound)
1 teaspoon lemon peel
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 handful chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic, cook, and stir for 10 seconds to release its aroma.
Stir in the chopped leeks. I like to sprinkle the vegetables with a few pinches of sea salt at this point (optional)
Cook and occasionally stir for 5 minutes, or until leeks are softened.
Add in the shrimp, then season everything with lemon peel, cayenne pepper, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. I am pretty generous with black pepper in this dish. Let the shrimp cook for a few minutes and let one side becoming pinkish before combining it thoroughly with the leeks.
Cook and stir until the shrimp are pink on both sides, opaque and cooked through, and the flavors have come together (anywhere from 6 to 15 minutes depending on their size).
Optional: drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil over the entire dish and stir in half of the chopped parsley.
Serve with extra parsley for garnish.

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Notes

Cooking time: Because the jumbo shrimp are mixed in with the vegetables, it might take a little longer to get them to the desired consistency. I usually cook and stir the shrimp with the leeks for about 6 to 15 minutes if they are large in size. But I like my shrimp well done. Check and taste test after 6 minutes.
Cleaning leeks: Cut away the ends and the tough green tops— I usually reserve these to help flavor my bone broth. Then cut the vegetables lengthwise in half, open up the leaves, and thoroughly wash any dirt or sand hidden between them under running water.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 365mg (122%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Potassium 709mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 939IU (19%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	47g	94%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	365mg	122%
Sodium	280mg	12%
Potassium	709mg	15%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	939IU	19%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	187mg	19%
Iron	3mg	17%