Description
Spicy Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant and zesty dish that will elevate any meal with its bold flavors. Tender shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic sauce infused with red pepper flakes, creating an exciting taste sensation. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Get ready to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings with this quick and delightful culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, mincing the garlic, and chopping the parsley.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and red pepper flakes; cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg