Description
A delicious and spicy dish featuring shrimp cooked in a flavorful Creole garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the Creole seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with your choice of side.
Notes
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- This dish can be made with frozen shrimp; just thaw before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Spicy Creole Garlic Shrimp, shrimp recipe, Creole cuisine, seafood dish