Description
Experience the bold flavors of this easy spicy shrimp recipe, ready in under 30 minutes—a perfect dish for quick dinners or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline your cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp before serving to enhance flavors.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley if desired; serve immediately.
Notes
- For added depth, consider marinating the shrimp in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for different protein options or experiment with spices like cayenne or chili powder based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ lb shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg