Description
A quick and easy shrimp dish packed with fresh flavors and healthy protein, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir everything gently.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure the shrimp are fresh or properly thawed if using frozen shrimp. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg