Description
Delicious Peppery Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring marinated shrimp cooked in a skillet with garlic, crushed black peppercorns, lemon juice, and brandy, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer, this recipe combines bold flavors with tender shrimp in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brandy
Shrimp and Cooking
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine crushed garlic, kosher salt, crushed black peppercorns, lemon juice, and brandy. Mix well and add the shrimp, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare for Cooking: Remove the shrimp from the fridge about 10 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp along with the garlic and marinade mixture. Cook, tossing or stirring constantly, until the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through, approximately 2-3 minutes depending on marinade duration.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately for maximum flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to your taste; less for milder flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best brightness in flavor.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone.
- For a slightly sweeter flavor, substitute lemon with lime juice.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over a bed of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6-8 shrimp)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
