Summer Shrimp

Name: Summer Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 g red pepper flakes, 1 tsp; 1 tsp paprika; 2 lbs shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsps chopped fresh basil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Average Rating

4.0

A quick and easy shrimp dish that's light and delicious.

Servings	Prep Time	Cook Time
6	10 mins	10 mins

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, sliced

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp paprika

2 lbs shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tbsps chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

1.	Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the garlic in the oil until translucent.
2.	Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil.
3.	Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
4.	Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more.
5.	Reduce heat to medium-low; add the basil and toss lightly.
6.	Season with salt and pepper to serve.

Nutrition summary

There are 272 calories in 1 serving of Summer Shrimp.

Calorie split: 49% fat, 5% carbs, 46% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

272

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

14.56g

19%

Saturated Fat

2.146g

11%

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

2.299g

Monounsaturated Fat

9.056g

Cholesterol

230mg

77%

Sodium

424mg

18%

Total Carbohydrate

3.06g

Dietary Fiber

0.2g

Sugars

0.32g

Protein

30.93g

Vitamin D

6mcg

28%

Calcium

85mg

Iron

3.88mg

22%

Potassium

313mg

Vitamin A

96mcg

11%

Vitamin C

8.9mg

10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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