Spanish Pan-Fried Shrimp with Garlic

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A favorite tapas dish, these Spanish shrimp are infused with the flavors of garlic, olive oil, and chile peppers. Easy and authentic! Use as many chile peppers as you can take.

Submitted by Luis Luna
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil, or as needed

  • 1 head garlic, cloves peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 1 dried red chile pepper, seeded and chopped, or to taste

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt to taste

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chile pepper and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove garlic and chile peppers with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add shrimp to the hot oil. Cook and stir until opaque in color, about 3 minutes.

  2. Return garlic and chile peppers to the skillet. Season with salt and cook for 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

352 Calories
28g Fat
6g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 352
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 242mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 251mg 5%

* 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.