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Spicy Red Pepper Garlic Shrimp
This Spicy Red Pepper Garlic Shrimp is an easy and healthy weeknight meal that's ready in only 18 minutes. Is gluten free, paleo and low carb.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
4
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- a pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1 lime ((about 2 tablespoons))
- 1 lb deveined shrimp, (uncooked)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- For serving: cooked white rice, lime wedges, cilantro, extra red pepper flakes ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients of the marinade. In a gallon-size zip lock bag, combine shrimp and marinade and toss to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil into a large frying pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add in the shrimp and the marinade and cook until shrimp turn bright pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat, serve with rice, lime wedges, chopped cilantro and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!