Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season shrimp with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your heat preference.
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg