Paleo Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Paleo Perfectly Sautéed Shrimp recipe—a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender, succulent shrimp sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil with fragrant garlic, a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this paleo-friendly dish is not only delicious but also nourishing and gluten-free. Perfect for a light dinner or meal prep, serve these shrimp alongside a crisp salad or cauliflower rice for a complete, guilt-free meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the shrimp. If they are frozen, thaw them under cold running water. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to ensure they are not holding excess moisture.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
Step 5
Season the shrimp with sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 6
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until they begin to turn pink and slightly curled.
Step 7
Flip the shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they are fully pink and opaque throughout.
Step 8
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and give everything a quick stir.
Step 9
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Step 10
Serve the sautéed shrimp immediately with a side of your choice, such as a fresh salad or Paleo-friendly cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (551.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 718.4 |
| Total Fat 28.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 857.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2836.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 110.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 371.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1365.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories