Description
This Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Succulent shrimp are cooked with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of paprika, creating a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil
- Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic: Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until golden (about 2 minutes).
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp, season with salt and paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
- Finish: Stir in chopped parsley and divide the shrimp onto 4 plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 239mg
