Description
This irresistible spicy garlic shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to high and add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
- For a twist, add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg