Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Spicy Garlic Shrimp are tossed in a simple garlic and red pepper flake sauce with lemon and fresh parsley, then oven roasted until perfectly tender. Ready in just 20 minutes for an easy dinner or quick appetizer.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound medium shrimp tail on, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced parsley plus some for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Add the shrimp to the bowl and gently stir with a spoon to coat evenly.
- Spread the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, just until shrimp turns pink and opaque. Check at the 6-minute mark to avoid overcooking.
- Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or as an appetizer with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before tossing with the sauce. This is the most important step for good caramelization and a flavorful garlic coating.
- Shrimp size: Medium (31/35) or large (26/30) shrimp work best for oven roasting. Adjust cook time slightly for different sizes.
- Adjust the heat: ½ tsp red pepper flakes gives moderate heat. Increase to ¾ tsp for spicier, reduce to ¼ tsp for mild. A dash of hot sauce also works.
- Fresh garlic is key. Don't substitute garlic powder; fresh minced garlic gives this recipe its signature flavor.
- Don't overcook. Check shrimp at the 6-minute mark. They're done when pink, opaque, and tails form a loose "C" shape.
- For extra richness, toss the hot shrimp with 1 tablespoon of butter right out of the oven.
- Stovetop option: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned shrimp 1-2 minutes per side.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a skillet with a little butter over medium heat. Avoid the microwave.
- Frozen shrimp: Thaw under cold water, pat very dry, then proceed with recipe.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with a salad for dinner. Also great chilled as an appetizer with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 981mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg
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