Description
Wild West Shrimp is a tantalizing dish that elevates shrimp to new heights with its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a lively gathering or an intimate dinner at home. Delight your taste buds with succulent shrimp coated in a zesty seasoning mix, served hot and garnished for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add shrimp to the mixture, tossing to coat evenly; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to serving plates and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with rice or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 195mg