Recipe of the Week 3/28: Garlic Shrimp

Yields 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs. large shrimp,

peeled and deveined (weight after you peel them) 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin

1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil

crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1/4 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika

pinch kosher salt

1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. 2.

Sauté until golden, about 2 minutes being careful not to burn.

Add shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and paprika.

Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp is cooked through. Do not overcook or it will become tough and chewy. Add chopped fresh parsley and divide equally in 4 plates.

Meal Plan Check Boxes:

3 Proteins

1 Fat

Nutritional Facts: Serving: 4 ounces cooked, Calories: 154, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 6.5g, Saturated Fat: 1g

Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/garlic-shrimp/#recipe

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Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN

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