Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Flakes

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Quick and fiery shrimp sautéed with garlic and crushed chili flakes for a simple and flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring until edges turn pink and crisp slightly.
  4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and immediately drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently and serve hot.

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