Healthy Recipe: Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp are a great source of protein, and they're easy to cook! Serve with steamed veggies for a light, flavorful meal.


Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tablespoon red-pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
16 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

In a small saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat until it starts to simmer, just below smoking temperature; add the pepper flakes, and then the garlic. As you are stirring garlic so it will turn golden brown (but don't let the garlic burn or it will become bitter), season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then place the shrimp in the pan with the garlic, swirling the pan gently. Saute over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then stir in the parsley. Saute for another minute, remove from the heat and serve. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving:
249 calories
23 grams protein
3 grams carbohydrates
16 grams fat
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