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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Garlic Shrimp Recipes 2

Garlic Shrimp Recipes 2

Ingredients:

• 36 large shrimp
• 18 Nature Sweet Tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (for marinade)
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. ground pepper
• 3 T. white vinegar
• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• 12 garlic cloves, minced (for dish)
• 2 T. fresh lime juice
• 3 cups wild rice, prepared
• 6 sprigs parsley
• 3 lime wedges

Instructions:
1. Shell, devein and butterfly shrimp. Cut tomatoes in half.
2. Mix garlic for marinade, salt, pepper, and vinegar together in bowl. Add shrimp and tomatoes. Marinate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Heat the oil and buter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and saute until golden brown, about one minute. Add the shrimp and the tomato mixture (undrained). Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque. Sprinkle with the lime juice and
remove from heat.
4. Add 1 cup of rice to 3 serving plates. Add 1 cup shrimp with juice to each serving. Garnish each plate with 2 sprigs of parsley and 1 lime wedge. The garlic shrimp recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

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