Description
A rich and flavorful shrimp dish simmered in a garlicky butter sauce with paprika and lemon, perfect for dipping with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add olive oil and butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the seasoning mix and chicken broth.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until pink and fully cooked.
- Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Add lemon juice at the end for brightness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp mozambique, garlic shrimp, portuguese shrimp, shrimp in butter sauce, easy shrimp recipe