Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
This Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 12-inch frying pan
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic about 10 cloves
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat 1 ½ pounds raw large shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Melt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large 12-inch frying pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 tablespoons minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp, the finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon, the juice of 1 medium lemon, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine and arrange the shrimp into an even layer.
- Increase the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are firm and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For very spicy shrimp, substitute cayenne pepper for the smoked paprika. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat over medium heat until just warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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