Spicy Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 45kcal
A super fast skillet recipe for jumbo spicy garlic shrimp and tomatoes. You are going to love these succulent shrimp sautéed in savory and spicy seasonings!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact, 16-20 count
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, clarified butter or ghee
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, Tabasco
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
Special Equipment
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink in color.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and transfer to a clean bowl.
- Add cut tomatoes to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the shrimp, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce to the pan.
- Cook one minute until heated, and season with more salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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