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5 from 2 votes

Quick and Easy Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, spanish
Keyword: seafood, shrimp, sustainable seafood
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Virginia Willis

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4 large garlic cloves 2 chopped and 2 thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
  • rice pilaf, for serving
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine the shrimp, chopped garlic, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the sliced garlic and cook until golden, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until firm and white, 1-2 minutes. Add herbs and tomatoes; stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 1mg