Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chilli Flakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Spicy and aromatic shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and red chili flakes for a flavorful appetizer or light dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 13 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 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
2. Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic edges just begin to turn golden.
3. Step 3: Add 12 large shrimp (peeled and deveined) seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve shrimp warm with the garlic-chili oil spooned over top as a simple appetizer or alongside crusty bread.