Lighter Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipes

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the crushed red pepper, Montreal steak seasoning and salt and pepper.
• Saute the garlic in the pan until it's a pale golden color, then add the shrimp.
• Cook the shrimp until just pink, about 3 minutes. (Cooking time may be longer if not all the shrimp are in contact with the pan. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or it will be rubbery!).
• When the shrimp is done, remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice. Enjoy!

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small sauté pan, heat the oil until it starts to shimmer (just below smoking temperature); add the pepper flakes, and then the garlic.
• As the garlic begins to brown, season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then place the shrimp in the pan with the garlic, swirling the pan gently.
• Sauté over medium-high heat for 1 minute, then stir in the parsley.
• Sauté for another minute, remove from the heat, and serve.

LIGHTER SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, wine, broth, oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
• Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and warm over medium-high heat.
• Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute to soften slightly.
• Add the shrimp and all but 1 tablespoon of the marinade. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink on the bottom.
• Turn the shrimp over and cook for 1-2 minutes longer, or until the shrimp are opaque.
• In a cup, dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining 1 tablespoon of marinade.
• Push the shrimp to the side of the pan and stir the cornstarch into the sauce in the center of the pan. Cook for 1 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
• Mix the sauce with the shrimp and serve immediately.