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    5-Minute Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Seafood is fast food, and a spicy dish of delicious shrimp is about as quick, easy, and flavorful as it gets! It is the quintessential meal for those days that are hectic beyond imagination, you know, the ones that leave you frazzled without too much time left to spare for family, relaxation, or healthy eating.

    5-Minute Spicy Shrimp on a white plate.

    But there is no need to fall for take-out with empty calories, when you can invest just a little bit of your leftover energy in creating a meal that nourishes you, inside and out.

    In the summertime, we cannot resist a plate of grilled garlic shrimp skewers with watermelon salsa out on the deck with a cold drink and close friends, but some days call for more "uncomplicated" matters - such as stirring a handful of spices in a bowl, coating the shrimp and frying them until they smell amazing... A perfect dream, right?

    No fuss, nutrient-dense food with just a few minutes of preparation. Plus, shrimp provides an excellent source of protein, Vitamin D, and iodine in your diet. Not only that, shrimp contains powerful antioxidants that help to slow the effects of aging, so it is great for your skin, too, not to mention that shrimp are rich in zinc - now your hair gets to enjoy some of the benefits of your meal too!

    Add even more restorative nutrients to your meal by means of a salad of mixed greens, fennel and red pear, and soon it will begin to feel like your busy day really was wonderful after all.

    5-Minute Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    Serves: 2 Prep: 12 min Cook: 8 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1 tsp. ground coriander
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp. chili powder (optional)
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and cleaned
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
    • Sea salt, to taste

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine all of the spices and mix well.
    2. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp and coat the shrimp in the spices.
    3. In a large frying pan, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat, then fry the shrimp until cooked through, about 2-5 minutes.
    4. Add lemon juice and parsley.
    5. Serve with extra lemon wedges.
    5-Minute Spicy Shrimp on a white plate.

    5-Minute Spicy Shrimp Recipe

    When you are short on time, do not skip out on adding beneficial nutrients to your meal. The perfect dinner solution? 5-minute spicy shrimp with salad.
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    Prep Time 12 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 888 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tsp. ground cumin
    • 1 tsp. ground coriander
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp. chili powder optional
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 lb. shrimp peeled and cleaned
    • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • 2 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
    • Sea salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine all of the spices and mix well.
      1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. ground coriander, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, ½ tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt
    • Sprinkle the spice mixture over the shrimp and coat the shrimp in the spices.
      1 lb. shrimp
    • In a large frying pan, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat, then fry the shrimp until cooked through, about 2-5 minutes.
      2 tbsp. coconut oil
    • Add lemon juice and parsley.
      Juice of ½ lemon, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
    • Serve with extra lemon wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 888kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 174gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2585mgSodium: 8019mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2897IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1017mgIron: 21mg
    Keyword 5-minute, recipe, shrimp, spicy
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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