Description
A rich and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with a hint of spice and fresh lemon brightness, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon, sliced plus juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and let the butter melt.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the spice mixture.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Add lemon slices and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with bread or rice to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp mozambique, garlic shrimp, butter shrimp, portuguese shrimp, easy seafood recipe