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Spicy Shrimp with Chilies

Sauteed shrimp with garlic, dried chilies and lemon juice – it's spicy, garlicky, acidic and sooooo good! You can serve this as an appetizer or for dinner over some baby greens with a crusty whole wheat baguette. And the best part about this dish – it's ready in under 15 minutes.

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 to 4 dried chilies (roughly chopped)
  • 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1/2 tbsp of the oil to the pan and half of the chilies and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high, when hot add half of the shrimp.
  5. Cook undisturbed for about 1 1/2 minutes.
  6. Turn the shrimp over and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
  7. Transfer to a plate.
  8. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and remaining chilies; cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Add the remaining shrimp to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for about 1 1/2 minutes.
  10. Turn the shrimp over, add the garlic, and cook until the shrimp is opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
  11. Return the first batch of shrimp to the skillet, mix well so that the garlic is evenly incorporated and remove the pan from the heat.
  12. Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp.
  13. Add the parsley and toss well.
  14. Serve with crusty whole wheat bread and a salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2/3 cup Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 171mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 2/3 cup
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 171mg 7%

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