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Garlic Shrimp over rice
Yield: 4 servings
4.91 from 10 votes

Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
This simple Garlic Shrimp recipe, inspired by the flavors of Spain takes just minutes to make and it's so flavorful, a weeknight dinner win!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined (weight after you peel them))
  • 6 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin Spanish olive oil (or any good quality olive oil)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika (or more to taste)
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
    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 a pinch of 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 parsley and divide equally in 4 plates.
    shrimp and parsley in skillet

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces cooked, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 6.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 178mg