Best Garlic Shrimp Recipe ...quick and easy

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that adds heat.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often less expensive and add freshness.

Peel and devein the shrimp (save the shells and heads to make a stock!).

Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat.

When oil is hot, add red pepper flakes.

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the shrimp, and continue sautéing on medium high heat.

Once the shrimp hits the pan, it'll only take about 3-5 minutes to cook.

Add paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.

Sauté shrimp until just cooked, when shrimp begin to color and curl, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Add lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley.

Mix well and serve in a bowl with thick slices of fresh bread.

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