Paleo Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for Paleo Perfectly Sautéed Shrimp! Featuring plump, juicy shrimp sautéed to perfection in extra-virgin olive oil with fragrant garlic, citrusy lemon juice, and a touch of warmth from crushed red pepper flakes, this dish delivers bold, fresh flavors in just 15 minutes. Seasoned with sea salt and black pepper and finished with a sprinkle of vibrant parsley, this shrimp recipe is not only Paleo-friendly but also perfect for gluten-free and low-carb lifestyles. Serve it with a refreshing salad or cauliflower rice for a healthy, satisfying meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Whether you're an experienced home cook or new to Paleo recipes, this quick-and-easy shrimp dish is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by preparing the shrimp. If they are frozen, thaw them under cold running water. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to ensure they are not holding excess moisture.
In a large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
Season the shrimp with sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until they begin to turn pink and slightly curled.
Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they are fully pink and opaque throughout.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and give everything a quick stir.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve the sautéed shrimp immediately with a side of your choice, such as a fresh salad or Paleo-friendly cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2836 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1366 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.
