Chili Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 16 oz Shrimp, cleaned and deveined (Thawed; butterflied by cutting a slit down the back and patted dry)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Garlic (8–10 cloves, minced)
• 1 tsp Chili flakes (Or more, to taste)
• 1.5 tsp Paprika
• Cilantro (2–3 tablespoons, chopped)
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• Lemon or lime juice (Optional; squeeze over the shrimp)

Steps

1. 1

   Thaw the shrimp. Cut a slit down the back of each shrimp to butterfly it, then pat the shrimp dry with a napkin.

2. 2

   Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter.

4. 4

   Turn the heat down. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, taking care not to let it burn.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the chili flakes, paprika, and chopped cilantro.

6. 6

   Mix the seasonings and herbs into the garlic and fat, then add the water to create a sauce.

7. 7

   Add the shrimp to the skillet and increase the heat to medium.

8. 8

   Season the shrimp with the salt and mix well.

9. 9

   Drizzle in the Sriracha sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, if using, and mix gently.

10. 10

    Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat so the sauce is not cooked away.

11. 11

    Serve the shrimp as is, or over rice or with pasta.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact shrimp doneness cue or a quantity for the optional lemon or lime juice. A cold beer is suggested as a pairing in the transcript.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• high-protein
• spicy
• stovetop
• quick-dinner
• American