Quick Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Flakes

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A speedy and flavorful dish of shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes for a perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a slight sear.
  4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until they turn opaque and pink.
  5. Step 5: Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with crusty bread or over a simple salad.

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