Heart-Healthy Spicy Shrimp
Elevate your dinner game with this quick and flavorful Heart-Healthy Spicy Shrimp recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines succulent shrimp with a zesty marinade featuring olive oil, garlic, fresh ginger, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a vibrant kick. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time each, this protein-packed meal is both easy and nutritious, thanks to heart-healthy fats and low-sodium soy sauce. Serve these perfectly seasoned shrimp with steamed veggies, quinoa, or brown rice for a balanced, wholesome option that doesn’t skimp on bold flavors. Garnished with parsley or cilantro, this recipe is a must-try for fans of spicy seafood dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
Place the cleaned shrimp in a medium bowl. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt (if using). This will form your spicy marinade.
Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss gently until the shrimp are evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. The shrimp should turn pink and opaque when fully cooked.
Remove shrimp from the skillet and transfer them to a serving dish.
Sprinkle the shrimp with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro for a burst of freshness and color.
Serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa for a balanced, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 1750 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 111.7 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
