Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with cocktail sauce for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg