Spicy Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delightful dish combining fresh shrimp with zesty garlic and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a twist, try adding bell peppers or spinach while cooking. Adjust red pepper flakes based on heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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