Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Spicy garlic shrimp is easy to make with pan-fried shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and basil for a quick, flavorsome meal in minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 238 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 pounds shell-on deveined jumbo shrimp
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.33333334326744 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil; add shrimp and toss to coat. Pour in lemon juice; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low; add basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.