Hot and Spicy Shrimp
Ignite your taste buds with this irresistible Hot and Spicy Shrimp recipe, a bold and fiery dish that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring succulent, perfectly seared shrimp coated in a tantalizing blend of garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, this recipe delivers a harmonious balance of heat and flavor. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a zingy brightness, while a buttery, garlicky base elevates each bite to gourmet levels. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, this quick and easy shrimp dish is perfect as a main course or appetizer. Pair it with rice, crusty bread, or a crisp green salad for a meal that's as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for spice lovers and seafood enthusiasts alike, this Hot and Spicy Shrimp recipe promises restaurant-quality results straight from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in red chili flakes, paprika, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until pink and opaque.
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and give it a quick stir to coat evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Optionally, pair with rice, crusty bread, or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*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.
