How to Make Simple Garlic Shrimp

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
4%
How to Make Simple Garlic Shrimp
25 min.
4
192kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that's both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, look no further than this Simple Garlic Shrimp recipe. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free meal showcases the delicate taste of shrimp complemented by aromatic garlic and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful main dish that caters to your cravings without compromising on taste or nutrition.

With each serving clocking in at only 192 calories, you can indulge guilt-free while still enjoying a satisfying meal. The magic lies in the simplicity of the ingredients and the ease of preparation, making it ideal for both novice and experienced cooks. The combination of lemon juice and caper brine adds a bright acidity that enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp, while the cold butter creates a rich, velvety sauce that ties everything together.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply want a quick weeknight dinner, this garlic shrimp dish will impress your family and friends. The vibrant green of fresh flat-leaf parsley not only garnishes the dish beautifully but also brings an earthy freshness to each bite. Dive into this culinary adventure and transform your kitchen into a gourmet space with this delightful Simple Garlic Shrimp recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon caper brine 
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter cold
  • 0.3 cup flat parsley italian divided chopped
  • cloves garlic finely minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper flakes red
  • servings salt to taste
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • servings water as needed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke.
  2. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
  3. Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 1/2 teaspoon cold butter, and half the parsley.
  5. Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute, then turn heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoon cold butter. Cook and stir until all butter has melted to form a thick sauce and shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce.
  8. Garnish with remaining flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein47.7%
Fat46.89%
Carbs5.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.102608829737%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
1.63mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
10.78mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.82mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.77kcal
9.59%
Fat:10.19g
15.68%
Saturated Fat:3.56g
22.22%
Carbohydrates:2.65g
0.88%
Net Carbohydrates:2.31g
0.84%
Sugar:0.38g
0.43%
Cholesterol:193.86mg
64.62%
Sodium:489.13mg
21.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.33g
46.66%
Vitamin K:85.74µg
81.65%
Phosphorus:254.99mg
25.5%
Copper:0.51mg
25.27%
Vitamin C:12.41mg
15.04%
Vitamin A:590.54IU
11.81%
Magnesium:46.65mg
11.66%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.1%
Potassium:360.49mg
10.3%
Calcium:97.24mg
9.72%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.56%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.23%
Iron:1.04mg
5.77%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.41%
Folate:10.18µg
2.54%
Fiber:0.34g
1.35%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.1%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.05%
Source:Allrecipes