Spicy Garlic Shrimp

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These spicy garlic shrimp are my favorite way to dazzle in a hurry. Full of flavor and takes minutes to make! Serve immediately over pasta, with warm crusty bread and a garden salad, or with a rice dish - they take center stage at any meal.

Submitted by REBECCADK
Updated on March 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil; add shrimp and toss to coat. Pour in lemon juice; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low; add basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
14g Fat
2g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 230mg 77%
Sodium 459mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 265mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.