Description
Spanish Garlic Shrimp is a classic tapas dish that features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic-infused olive oil sauce. This dish is quick and easy to make, making it perfect for a weeknight meal or when entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until garlic is fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Finish the Dish: Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with more parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Notes:
- This dish is best served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic-infused oil.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
