Description
Spicy Garlic Shrimp brings together succulent shrimp and bold garlic flavor for a delightful dish. It’s quick to prepare and ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or gourmet touch for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- Season with salt, then cook for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference.
Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in garlic and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg