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Garlic Shrimp

4.92 from 36 votes

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!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Spanish

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.
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.

Nutrition

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

- WW Points: 2

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