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Spicy Shrimp
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Spicy Shrimp

9 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

254
Calories
26g
Protein
15g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 Tb. Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Ts. paprika
  • a Ts. cumin
  • a Ts. ground ginger
  • Serious pinch of cayenne or ground chili pepper
  • ˝ lb. Large fresh or frozen shrimp (if frozen, thaw before using)
  • Salt
  • 2-3 Tb chopped cilantro or parsley

Directions

1

Sauté the garlic in the oil until fragrant.

2

Add the spices & stir gently.

3

Add in the shrimp, then season with salt, then add the cilantro or parsley.

4

Fry quickly, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.

5

Category:Egyptian Recipes

6

Category:Egyptian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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