Spicy Marinated Shrimp and Garlic
Elevate your dinner game with Spicy Marinated Shrimp and Garlic, a bold and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with the perfect blend of heat and zest. This quick and easy recipe features a tantalizing marinade made with olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoky paprika, and a hint of cumin, balanced perfectly with fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick skillet sear, these juicy, spice-infused shrimp are ready in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges for an extra burst of brightness. Enjoy these shrimp on their own, over a bowl of fluffy rice, or atop a crisp salad—this recipe is versatile and simply irresistible! Perfect for seafood lovers craving a touch of spice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, ground paprika, ground cumin, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once heated, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer (working in batches if necessary) and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and transfer them to a serving plate.
Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy your Spicy Marinated Shrimp and Garlic as a standalone dish, with rice, or over a bed of greens!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 463 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 593 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.
