Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Spanish Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that showcases the delicious combination of garlic, olive oil, and shrimp. Perfect for a tapas-style appetizer or served over rice for a main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Season: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the shrimp and toss to combine.
- Finish: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish is best served with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oil.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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