Ingredients
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- 1 lb juicy shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your explosive flavor shrimp delight!
Notes
Marinate briefly; avoid over-marinating to maintain shrimp’s texture. Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg