4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

4-Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe — Fast, fiery, and full of flavor!
This dish is perfect when you want something bold, garlicky, and ready in minutes. Great on its own, over rice, or tossed with pasta.

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⏱️ Ready In: 4 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 2

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🦐 Ingredients:

• 300 g (10 oz) shrimp — peeled and deveined

• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil (or butter for richer flavor)

• 4 cloves garlic — finely minced

• ½–1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to your heat preference)

• ½ tsp paprika or smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper — to taste

• Juice of ½ lemon or lime (optional for brightness)

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the shrimp:
   Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and lightly season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat the pan:
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 30 seconds).

3. Sauté garlic & chili:
   Add minced garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 20–30 seconds, just until fragrant — don’t burn the garlic.

4. Cook the shrimp:
   Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred at the edges.
   (You can add a splash of lemon juice at the end for a fresh zing.)

5. Serve immediately:
   Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve hot.

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🌶️ Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add a dash of Cajun seasoning or hot sauce while cooking.

• Add 1 tsp honey and a squeeze of lemon for a spicy-sweet glaze.

• Want a sauce? Add 1 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp pasta water at the end for a silky finish.

• Serve with:

  • Steamed rice or quinoa

  • Over noodles or spaghetti

  • As a spicy shrimp taco filling

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❤️ Nutritional Info (per serving)

Approximate values:

• Calories: ~220 kcal

• Protein: 26 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Carbs: 2 g

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