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Yield: 3 servings
5 from 4 votes

Garlic Shrimp

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after you peel them))
  • 6 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
  • 1 tbsp Spanish olive oil
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • pinch paprika
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes being careful not to burn.
  • Add shrimp and season with salt and paprika.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
  • Do not overcook or it will become tough and chewy.
  • Add chopped fresh herbs and divide equally in 3 plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3, Calories: 210.5kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.6g, Protein: 31.2g, Fat: 7.2g, Fiber: 0.3g
Blue Smart Points: 1
Green Smart Points: 3
Purple Smart Points: 1
Points +: 5