Spectacular Speedy Shrimp

by Registered Dietitian, Andrea Holwegner | Apr 28, 2015

This is a really fast recipe that has very few ingredients but is loaded with flavor! Serve with rice, steamed veggies and/or a salad to complete the meal.

Makes 4 servings

What you need:

¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 pounds peeled shrimp (about 30-40 large shrimp), rinsed and dried well with paper towel
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika or hot paprika
Fresh parsley, chopped and added for garnish to taste

How you prepare:

In a large frying pan or skillet, warm olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and sauté until tender. Turn up the heat to medium high and add the shrimp, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika, and cook and stir the shrimp until they turn pink and the pan is sizzling hot (approximately 5 minutes or more). Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy right away!

Per Serving:

Calories 307
Carbohydrates 3.0g
Protein 34.9g
Fat 16.6g
Dietary Fiber 0.3g

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