Zippy Summer Shrimp

This quick preparation of shrimp pan-fried with garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and basil goes with any of a number of meal accompaniments.

• 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 the oil in a large skillet over high heat; cook and stir the garlic in the oil until translucent. Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and paprika into the oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; 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 the basil and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to serve.