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Fried shrimp in a shell with garlic

Fried Shell-On Shrimp with Garlic

A gorgeous, incredibly tasty shrimp appetizer! Great on its own or alongside a cold beer or a glass of white wine, and perfect as a light snack. Bold, rich, and satisfying!

Pearl

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Shrimp

500

Garlic

Vegetable oil

Salt (fine)

0.5

Ground red pepper

0.5

Allspice

0.5

Lemon juice

Green onion

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 53 % 18 g

Fats 41 % 14 g

Carbohydrates 6 % 2 g

205 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 5 min

Step 1:

Thaw the shrimp at room temperature. Rinse them in a colander under running water and let the excess liquid drain. Wash two unpeeled garlic cloves well, and peel and finely chop the other two.
Step 2:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet (olive oil works too). Add the shrimp, season with salt, and add the whole unpeeled garlic cloves, ground red pepper, and allspice. Mix well. At this point you can also add dried basil, oregano, rosemary, or any other spices you like.
Step 3:

As soon as the shrimp start turning pink, add the finely chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for about one to two minutes. It's really important not to overcook the shrimp on high heat, or the tender meat can turn rubbery and tough.
Step 4:

Add the finely chopped green onion to the shrimp, squeeze over some fresh lemon juice, and toss everything well again. Instead of green onion you can use chives or finely chopped shallots.
Step 5:

Arrange the finished shrimp on a serving plate, drizzle the fragrant garlic oil over the top, and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary or thyme. They're delicious both cold and hot.

There's a huge range of shrimp dishes to choose from. If guests turn up unexpectedly or you want to make something special, serving shrimp is a great idea, especially since they usually take very little time to cook. Shrimp are full of good nutrition while having a delicate, rich flavor. Shrimp meat contains iodine, protein, and various trace elements, and nutritionists recommend eating seafood, shrimp included, once or twice a week. You can use any shrimp for this recipe: jumbo, tiger, or regular. The smaller they are, the faster they cook. Serve the finished dish with a bowl of lemon water and napkins so guests can rinse their fingers after peeling the shrimp — it gets the seafood smell off your hands. Just fill a small bowl with cold water, add fresh lemon juice, and drop in a slice of citrus for looks. Enjoy!