Garlic Shrimp

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Garlic Shrimp
45 min.
4
164kcal

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If you're searching for a simple yet delicious dish to elevate your lunch or dinner experience, look no further than this Garlic Shrimp recipe! Bursting with flavor, this dish showcases the succulent taste of jumbo shrimp paired with aromatic garlic and a hint of spice. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also allows the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp to shine, making it a perfect choice for anyone conscious of their dietary preferences.

The best part? This meal can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends when you want to impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. With its eye-catching presentation and delightful taste, Garlic Shrimp is versatile enough to serve as a main course, or as part of a larger feast.

The marinade, made from a blend of olive oil, garlic, onion, and spices, infuses the shrimp with a vibrant flavor profile that's both satisfying and memorable. Sautéed to perfection, these garlic-infused shrimp are not only a treat for the taste buds but also offer a balanced meal, with almost 40% of calories coming from protein! So whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this Garlic Shrimp recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • large garlic cloves chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • pound shrimp deveined uncooked
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoon sea salt fine
  • 0.5 cup onion white coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. Puree 1/2 cup oil, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in blender until almost smooth.
  2. Place shrimp in small bowl. Stir in oil mixture.
  3. Let shrimp marinate 1 hour.
  4. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add shrimp with marinade and sauté just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 4 minutes. Divide shrimp and marinade from skillet among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories164kcal
Protein39.05%
Fat51.56%
Carbs9.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.25
Glycemic Load
0.65
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.290869464045%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.1kcal
8.2%
Fat:9.28g
14.28%
Saturated Fat:1.26g
7.89%
Carbohydrates:3.8g
1.27%
Net Carbohydrates:3.35g
1.22%
Sugar:0.87g
0.97%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:1224.6mg
53.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.82g
31.65%
Selenium:34µg
48.57%
Phosphorus:286.33mg
28.63%
Vitamin B12:1.26µg
20.98%
Vitamin E:2.67mg
17.81%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.76%
Copper:0.22mg
11.23%
Vitamin B3:2.06mg
10.29%
Zinc:1.16mg
7.76%
Calcium:71.46mg
7.15%
Magnesium:27.95mg
6.99%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.48%
Folate:25.46µg
6.36%
Vitamin K:5.74µg
5.47%
Potassium:169.89mg
4.85%
Vitamin A:206.09IU
4.12%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.93%
Vitamin C:2.18mg
2.64%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.44%
Iron:0.39mg
2.18%
Fiber:0.45g
1.8%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.49%
Source:Epicurious