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Spicy garlic shrimp served over white rice garnished with fresh herbs for quick shrimp dinner recipes

Quick Shrimp Dinner

A simple and fast shrimp dinner recipe that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink.
  4. Serve the shrimp over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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