Nut-Free Pan-Fried Shrimp Tails
Savor the irresistible flavors of these **Nut-Free Pan-Fried Shrimp Tails**, a quick and easy seafood dish perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers. This recipe combines succulent shrimp tails with a bold seasoning blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for a smoky, savory kick. Pan-fried to crispy, golden perfection in olive oil, they're finished with a bright pop of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley for fresh, zesty notes. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this dish is not only nut-free but also packed with protein and simple to prepare. Serve these shrimp tails warm as a crowd-pleasing starter or pair them with a refreshing salad for a light, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp tails
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp tails under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the shrimp tails, ensuring they are well coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp tails to the skillet in a single layer. Cook them without moving for about 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink and slightly crispy.
Flip the shrimp tails and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
While the shrimp tails are cooking, zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Set the zest aside and squeeze the juice over the cooked shrimp tails in the skillet.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the shrimp tails just before removing them from the heat.
Transfer the shrimp tails to a serving platter and garnish with the lemon zest. Serve immediately while warm as an appetizer or alongside a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2925 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 121.8 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
