Pan-Fried Garlic-Chili Shrimp
Total Time20 minutes
Servings4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled/deveined extra-large shrimp, tails on
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili (or jalapeño) pepper
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
- 3 limes, for juice/wedges
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Hot, cooked white rice (optional for serving)
Steps
- Thaw shrimp, if needed. Slice garlic (1/4 cup) and chili thinly. Chop cilantro finely (1/2 cup). Juice 2 limes (2 tablespoons); cut remaining 1 lime into wedges.
- Melt butter in large sauté pan on medium-high 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and chilies; cook 30–60 seconds, stirring often, until garlic is golden. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve over rice, if using, with lime wedges on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled/deveined extra-large shrimp, tails on
- 12 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili (or jalapeño) pepper
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro
- 3 limes, for juice/wedges
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Hot, cooked white rice (optional for serving)
Steps
- Thaw shrimp, if needed. Slice garlic (1/4 cup) and chili thinly. Chop cilantro finely (1/2 cup). Juice 2 limes (2 tablespoons); cut remaining 1 lime into wedges.
- Melt butter in large sauté pan on medium-high 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and chilies; cook 30–60 seconds, stirring often, until garlic is golden. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Serve over rice, if using, with lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional Information
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 24g, Sat Fat 15g, Trans Fat 1g, Chol 180mg, Sodium 770mg, Carb 5g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugars 0g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 20g, Vit D 0%, Calc 6%, Iron 10%, Potas 4%