Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe - What's On Sale At The Supermarket

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a leaner protein alternative.

Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat.

Add olive oil to the pan.

Squeeze in fresh garlic to infuse the oil with flavor; do not fry the garlic.

Add red pepper flakes to the pan.

Add frozen shrimp to the pan; sauté until just barely cooked.

Season shrimp with a little salt and a tiny bit of smoked paprika.

Add a couple of glugs of Sherry to the pan; stir and reduce the Sherry by half.

Add butter to the pan and stir until melted to create a silky sauce.

Zest a lemon into the pan to brighten the flavor.

Sprinkle in parsley or cilantro; toss everything together.

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