Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
Garlic sautéed shrimp is a healthy and easy entree for weeknight dinners. Make it in under 10 minutes and it's paleo and whole30 approved!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 108kcal
Cost $10-15
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- lemon wedges and fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- SEASON THE SHRIMP: Lightly pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of fresh ground pepper. Toss gently to coat all of the shrimp evenly with the seasoning.1 pound shrimp, salt and pepper
- PREPARE THE PAN: Heat the oil or melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is thin and shimmering, add the garlic and the red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for about 30-60 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 2 cloves of garlic
- COOK THE SHRIMP: Next, add the shrimp in an even layer and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes per side, then transfer the shrimp to a bowl off the heat. Serve hot with parsley and lemon wedges.1 pound shrimp, lemon wedges and fresh parsley for topping
Nutrition
Serving: 3ounces (cooked) | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg