Garlic Lemon Shrimp | Spicy Pan Fried Prawns

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Chicken breast is more affordable and widely available.

Prepare 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of shrimp or prawns by removing the heads, leaving the shells on.

Season the shrimp with 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chili flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, and 2 teaspoons sweet paprika. Mix well.

Refrigerate the seasoned shrimp for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or you can cook them immediately if preferred.

In a skillet, heat 1 cup of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and a whole head of garlic cloves to the skillet.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic to the skillet.

Once the garlic and onion are fragrant, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet.

Cook the shrimp for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously until they reduce in size and are cooked through.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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