Spicy shrimp
Spicy shrimp is a delicious dish made with succulent shrimp cooked with a spicy seasoning blend. It's a popular choice for seafood lovers who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and let it marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp is cooked through, remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve the spicy shrimp hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp before enjoying.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 16g (32%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 647mg (28%)Potassium: 150mg (4%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 421IU (8%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 67mg (7%)Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
