Garlic Shrimp
This quick and flavorful garlic shrimp recipe is a Spanish-inspired dish, perfect for a light main course or a hearty appetizer. Succulent shrimp are pan-fried with plenty of garlic, a hint of spice, and fresh parsley.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 18 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 425 kcal
Allergen information: may contain crustaceans, fish, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 400 gshrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 6 clovegarlic, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tspred pepper flakes
- 0.25 cupdry white wine
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspparsley, fresh, chopped
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
large skillet · tongs · frying pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Drying the shrimp helps them sear better and prevents a watery sauce.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan.
- 4
Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Burnt garlic can taste bitter, so watch it closely.
- 5
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 6
Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Shrimp cook quickly; do not overcook or they will become rubbery.
- 7
Pour in the dry white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Cook’s note: This deglazing step adds a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- 8
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- 9
Remove from heat immediately and serve hot.
Cook’s note: Enjoy with crusty gluten-free bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 424.8kcal
- Protein
- 49.1g
- Carbs
- 6.4g
- Fat
- 21g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Sugar
- 0.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover garlic shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a skillet over low heat until just warmed through to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
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