How to Make Sauteed Shrimp

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a distinct flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds depth without the alcohol.

Thaw shrimp if frozen and remove the shell, ensuring they are deveined.

Mince 5-7 cloves of garlic.

Zest a lemon and slice it in half.

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper.

Add shrimp and minced garlic to the bowl, tossing to coat evenly with the spices.

Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and garlic to the pan, spreading them out evenly.

Cook shrimp for about 3 minutes, tossing after 1 minute until they are pink and opaque.

Remove from heat and add lemon juice and lemon zest over the shrimp.

Chop parsley and sprinkle over the shrimp, giving a final toss.

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