Spiced Portuguese-Style Shrimp with Garlic and Piri Piri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and fiery piri piri spices, capturing the bold flavors of Portuguese coastal cooking. This Portuguese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), 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 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 8 min Serves 4 Portuguese cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 tbsp olive oil
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tsp piri piri chili flakes
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet along with 1 tsp piri piri chili flakes, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn opaque and pink.
Step 3: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss everything to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
Step 4: Serve immediately with crusty bread or over steamed rice to soak up the spicy garlic-infused oil.