Description
A delicious recipe for spicy garlic shrimp, perfect served over rice or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic. Ensure shrimp are cleaned.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in cayenne pepper and chili powder, stirring to combine for enhanced flavor.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink and opaque (approximately 3-5 minutes). Stir frequently.
- Finish by squeezing lemon juice over the dish and adding fresh herbs. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg