Shrimp is low in calories and saturated fat, and it’s very high in protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids. Garlic is a natural antioxidant, and it becomes caramelized and sweeter when sauteed. The best part of all for me is that my extremely picky six-year-old loves it!
Garlic Shrimp is fantastic over rice or pasta or thrown into a salad. You could even add it to an omelet for breakfast! I actually love it best on its own! Yum!
Ingredients:
1 pound shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Preparation:
Serves 4
Total Prep and Cooking Time: 5 minutes
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the garlic with the shrimp to evenly coat them.
Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of a large saute pan. Heat the pan with the oil over high heat. Once it’s hot, add the shrimp to the pan — you should hear a sizzling sound. If you don’t, your pan’s not hot enough. Wait until the pan is very hot and listen for the sizzle!
Saute the shrimp just until cooked through, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Add the butter and swirl the pan until it melts, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Some additional notes:
I like smaller shrimp for this recipe — 31 to 40 count/per pound is perfect.
Buying shrimp already peeled and de-veined is more expensive, but I think it’s worth the savings in time!
