Pepper Shrimp! It is so delicious that you will keep making it over and over

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option that is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while being dairy-free.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and brightness.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika can add flavor without the heat of black pepper.

Clean the whole shrimp by cutting off the whiskers and any unwanted hairs, keeping the skin on.

Rinse the cleaned shrimp with cool water and lemon juice.

Season the shrimp with sea salt and a little bit of cumin and bay leaf seasoning.

Add the shrimp to a clean pot without any liquid, but a splash can be added if desired.

Add a little bit of butter to the pot with the shrimp.

Add freshly grated garlic to the pot.

Sprinkle in some black pepper, chili powder, and paprika, mixing well.

Cover the pot with a lid and cook on the lowest heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the shrimp to release juices.

Add freshly chopped spring onions to the pot and mix everything together.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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