Shrimp marinated with garlic and red pepper flakes, seared fast on a hot grill pan and finished with lemon butter. A high-protein, gluten-free main.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the shrimp, rinse and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Crush the garlic. Toss the shrimp in a large bowl with the olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt, and leave for 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot.
- 4
Lay the shrimp in a single layer, in two batches, and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
- 5
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, take it off the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- 6
Transfer the shrimp to a platter, drizzle with the lemon butter and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 252 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
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