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Chili Garlic Shrimp
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Chili Garlic Shrimp

20 minServes 3Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • shrimp (thawed, cleaned, deveined, butterflied and patted dry)Fish450 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • butterDairy28 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce9 pieces
  • chili flakesSpices5 g
  • paprikaSpices4 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce8 g
  • waterOther30 ml
  • saltSpices6 g
  • sriracha saucePantry15 ml
  • lemon (juiced (or lime))Produce0.5 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

240kcal

Carbs
4 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the shrimp and aromatics

    • Thaw the shrimp, cut a slit down the back to butterfly them and pat dry with a napkin.
    • Chop the garlic and cilantro.
    Step 1
  2. Build the garlic chili base

    • On medium heat, add the olive oil and butter to a skillet.
    • Turn down the heat, add the garlic and cook without burning.
    • Sprinkle in the chili flakes, paprika and cilantro, mix, then add the water to create a sauce.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the shrimp

    • Drop in the shrimp and increase the heat to medium.
    • Season with the salt and mix well.
    • Drizzle on the sriracha and a squeeze of lemon juice, then mix gently.
    Step 3
  4. Finish and serve

    • Cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, then immediately remove from the heat so the sauce does not cook away.
    • Serve as is or over rice or pasta.
    Step 4