This spicy garlic parsley shrimp recipe is so easy to make. It is ready in about 15 minutes but has a rich flavor that makes it perfect as a quick main course, an easy appetizer, or a decadent salad topping.
This is Whole30 compliant, Paleo and gluten-free. The recipe is low in fat, carbs, and sugar and high in protein. It packs a healthy punch in a delicious little bite.
This sauce for this shrimp recipe is made from white wine, garlic, red pepper, and paprika and it gives just the right amount of heat. If you love the taste of spicy seafood, this shrimp recipe is for you!
Ingredients for this spicy garlic shrimp recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this shrimp with parsley and garlic:
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- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- ¼ cup dry white wine (I used a chardonnay)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking tip: For the best presentation of this recipe, be sure to devein your shrimp. It only takes a couple of minutes but makes all the difference in the appearance of this dish.
Making this spicy garlic parsley shrimp recipe
Start by heating the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic, paprika, and red pepper and gently heat until the garlic is cooked.
Stir in the white wine and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. It will be a rich red color.
Add the shrimp, lemon zest, and lemon juice and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink and no longer translucent. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or it will get tough.
That’s all there is to it. Just add a bit of fresh parsley to give it some color and serve!
Tasting this spicy garlic parsley shrimp
The taste of this delicious shrimp recipe is out of this world. The red pepper and garlic give it a nice spicy kick.
If you like recipes with a bit of heat, you’ll love this one! The shrimp is tender and the white wine balances out the spice in the dish beautifully.
Ways to serve this spicy shrimp recipe
This recipe is very versatile and so, so tasty. It can be served as an easy dinner with some steamed veggies and pasta, or rice.
Garlic parsley shrimp salad
I love to use these spicy shrimp in a salad. Just pile on a couple of cups of baby mixed greens, some halved cherry tomatoes, pecans, and avocado slices.
Drizzle with some olive oil and vinegar, or your favorite salad dressing, and top with the spicy shrimp. It makes an amazing lunch!
Spicy shrimp with parsley appetizer
You can also serve it as an appetizer! Thread the shrimp on some skewers and drizzle them with the spicy wine sauce and some lemon. It makes a perfect cocktail party snack.
If you are looking for an easy and quick recipe that will really impress your friends, you can’t beat this 15-minute spicy garlic parsley shrimp. I like to make a big batch of it so that I can use it in several different ways.
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Shrimp with Garlic and Parsley
This spicy garlic parsley shrimp recipe could not be easier to make. It is ready in about 15 minutes and has just the right amount of heat
Ingredients
For the spicy shrimp:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- ¼ cup dry white wine (I used a chardonnay)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a skillet on medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes and paprika and sauté for 1 minute until cooked slightly. Stir in the white wine and cook until the liquid has reduced by about half.
- Increase the heat to high, add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest stir well, and sauté until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque throughout, about 3-5 minutes, turning half way through.
- Season with Kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
To serve as an appetizer, thread the shrimp on cocktail skewers or mini bamboo skewers and drizzle with the sauce.
To serve as a salad, add baby mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices and pecans. Drizzle with the sauce, add the shrimp and toss gently.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 420Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 550mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g
Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.