Spicy Garlic Shrimp recipe is filled with an insanely abundant garlic flavor that makes every bite extra savory and delicious. The recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
Serve this spicy garlic shrimp stir fry with rice or pasta for a scrumptious dinner.
The flavor of this dish is the perfect combination of the warm and subtle sweetness of garlic and the spice, pepper, and paprika added.
The shrimp is well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika so you can only imagine how spicy each shrimp will be! Not to mention how well the sauteed garlic works with the rest of the seasoning; the taste of this dish is indeed one of a kind you will never say no to.
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Easy Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This is a scrumptious dish you can put together in under five minutes which makes it a convenient recipe to make for a weeknight dinner meal or a quick lunch at home. It is very satiating and can be paired with a lot of other recipes so you will definitely enjoy having this dish at home for any of your meals.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
It has already been said how delicious this dish is. This recipe has so much to offer that it would be quite a shame if you don't get to try this at home even just for once. Come along and find out all the good things about this recipe that makes it a must-try:
- This is the kind of recipe you would love to have on hand in case of a quick get-together dinner party or occasion at home because it is just so simple and easy to make but the result is undeniably good and satisfying in taste and flavor.
- It is made with a pantry-staple recipe which adds to its convenience as you no longer have to run out of the lacking ingredients.
- This recipe has one of the boldest flavors you can ever get your hands into. The spice, warmth, and subtle sweetness are all evident in just one bite. You will never regret having to try this recipe at home.
- This is a light and savory dish that you can pair with other dishes from rice to pasta.
- A freezer-friendly dish!
What's in This Recipe?
Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Use extra virgin olive oil as it stands well on medium heat without adding undesirable and unnecessary taste to what you are cooking.
Paprika. Season your shrimp with paprika to give this recipe its spiciest ever taste. Without paprika, the spice you will get from this dish will be unsatisfying.
Garlic. When you saute the garlic, its natural flavor will be coaxed out and once that flavor comes out, it will bath the shrimp in warmth, spice, and even a little sweetness! Garlic enhances the flavor of the shrimp in the best way possible.
Jumbo Shrimp. For your shrimp, choose the jumbo shrimp and make sure they are peeled so their shells will not be an inconvenience to you while eating.
Salt and Black Pepper. Salt and black pepper help season your shrimp. They also lessen that oceanic and fishy smell of the shrimp, which to be honest is quite a good trick.
Parsley. Use parsley as a garnish.
How To Make Spicy Garlic Shrimp - Step By Step
One: Pat the shrimp dry and then sprinkle it with salt, pepper and paprika.
Two: Heat the oil in a large fry pan on medium heat, add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Three: Add the shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 1 minute on each side. Then remove from the heat and sprinkle with the parsley.
Top Tips!
- Cook your shrimp on high heat for less than two minutes. It gives them the best texture, juicy and tender, without any stringy chewiness.
- Serve immediately after cooking. This dish is better eaten when still warm as the spice and all the other flavors will be heightened.
- Shrimp is also known to be of its best quality when freshly cooked.
- Use fresh shrimp, not frozen ones! Fresh shrimp have a better texture when cooked than those that have already been sitting in the freezer for days.
- Do not just peel the shrimp, devein them too. The shrimp guts may have mud and sand in them, so it is better to just remove them before cooking. It saves inconvenience while eating, and increases the cleanliness of the dish.
- Shrimp cooks fast on medium to high heat so be mindful of checking them from time to time lest you burn them.
Recipe Variations
- Use butter instead of oil so that the texture of this dish will be more delicate and the flavor more savory. Sauteing garlic in butter enhances its flavor, which in return makes the whole dish a lot better.
- Partner the paprika with red chili pepper flakes for a spicier version of this dish.
- Add some drops of lemon juice and zest while the shrimp are cooking. This will add a more vibrant and bold flavor to the dish.
- You may use cilantro instead of parsley. Cilantro is more aromatic than parsley, which serves well with the aroma of the shrimp.
Serving Suggestions
This Spicy Garlic Shrimp will be a good pair with your homemade Creamy Paprika Chicken Pasta. Both are spicy and savory, and will surely be a good meal idea for dinner or lunch!
You may also use your leftover Spicy Garlic Shrimp as a pasta topping. Serve this dish on top of boiled turmeric rice, and enjoy umami and spicy clashing flavors perfect for lunch.
Quorn Bolognese is also a good side dish for your Spicy Garlic Shrimp, along with Grilled Eggplant Lasagna. You can think of so many other recipes you can partner with this dish to make an intricate yet simple meal for your family or friends.
This recipe will play a good role in either casual or formal meals so be sure that you have this recipe all the time.
Storage
To Store: Keep this dish in an airtight container before refrigerating. It will last up to three days in the fridge.
Freeze: In an airtight container, freeze for up to two months.
To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge, and then microwave until piping hot before serving warm.
Recipe FAQs
There have been other variations of this recipe wherein lemongrass is added for flavors. You may add it to this recipe to add a citrusy and minty taste.
If you are not that fond of extra spicy dishes but would like to try this recipe at home, we suggest that you add brown sugar while the shrimp is cooking in the sautee garlic. This will mellow the spice of paprika and garlic a little bit by giving your dish a sweet and spicy taste.
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Recipe
Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 7 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 200 g jumbo shrimp , peeled & deveined
- 2 tablespoon parsley , chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and then sprinkle it with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Heat the oil in a large fry pan on medium heat, add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Then remove from the heat and sprinkle with the parsley.
Notes
- Cook your shrimp on high heat for less than two minutes. It gives them the best texture, juicy and tender, without any stringy chewiness.
- Serve immediately after cooking. This dish is better eaten when still warm as the spice and all the other flavors will be heightened.
- Shrimp is also known to be of its best quality when freshly cooked.
- Use fresh shrimp, not frozen ones! Fresh shrimp have a better texture when cooked than those that have already been sitting in the freezer for days.
- Do not just peel the shrimp, devein them too. The shrimp guts may have mud and sand in them, so it is better to just remove them before cooking. It saves inconvenience while eating, and increases the cleanliness of the dish.
- Shrimp cooks fast on medium to high heat so be mindful of checking them from time to time lest you burn them.
Variations
- Use butter instead of oil so that the texture of this dish will be more delicate and the flavor more savory. Sauteing garlic in butter enhances its flavor, which in return makes the whole dish a lot better.
- Partner the paprika with red chili pepper flakes for a spicier version of this dish.
- Add some drops of lemon juice and zest while the shrimp are cooking. This will add a more vibrant and bold flavor to the dish.
- You may use cilantro instead of parsley. Cilantro is more aromatic than parsley, which serves well with the aroma of the shrimp.
Clair
I added a half teaspoon of red pepper flakes for extra spicy.
Victoria
What other spices go well with shrimp?
Radwa
Cayenne pepper, cilantro, rosemary, chili powder, mint, and oregano go well with shrimp.