Lighter Spicy Garlic Shrimp

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Lighter Spicy Garlic Shrimp - Delicious Seafood Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

5 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

11 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 garlic cloves , minced
3 tablespoons white wine or 3 tablespoons nonalcoholic white wine
2 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb medium-large frozen shrimp , thawed
1 red bell peppers or 1 red capsicum , cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
165
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Lighter Spicy Garlic Shrimp is a tempting seafood recipe that you can enjoy as a light meal or side dish. The dish features tender, juicy shrimp sautéed with slices of red bell pepper in a tasty garlic and white wine sauce. The spicy kick in this dish is also adjusted by adding crushed red pepper flakes. The dish is filling and nutritious, making it perfect for any time of the day.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, whisk garlic, white wine, chicken broth, olive oil, salt, and crushed red pepper together.
2.Add thawed shrimp and red bell pepper strips to the mixture, stirring to coat well.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water together until smooth.
4.Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, then add the shrimp mixture and sauté for 4-6 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink.
5.Add the cornstarch mixture and stir well for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6.Remove the dish from the heat and serve immediately with sides of your choice.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and takes only a short time to cook.

The shrimp is high in protein and low in calories and can help in weight loss.

The red bell pepper also contains a good amount of Vitamin C which supports immunity.

CONS

The dish is low in carbohydrates so it might not be suitable for those on high-carb diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp can help reduce inflammation, improve brain function and decrease the risk of heart disease.
The garlic in this recipe has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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