Ingredients
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3 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ cup lemon juice
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¼ cup minced fresh parsley
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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1 ¼ pounds cooked shrimp
Directions
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Place garlic and oil in a small skillet and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Equipment
Small skillet
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shrimp is low in calories, has no fat or carbs and is high in protein. A 3-ounce serving of shrimp has a whopping 20 grams of protein. Shrimp also has a plethora of nutrients in it, including selenium, iodine, zinc, copper, vitamin B12 and omega-3s. It even contains the antioxidant astaxanthin.
The confusion about whether shrimp is healthy comes in regarding its cholesterol content. That same 3-ounce serving of shrimp has 161 mg of cholesterol. But we now know that dietary cholesterol—the cholesterol that you get from the food you eat—doesn't have as much impact on the cholesterol in our blood as we once thought. We also know that saturated fat might have a bigger impact on our cholesterol levels. Since shrimp has no saturated fat, it probably won't impact your cholesterol levels when eaten in moderation.
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The best way to buy shrimp is by the number needed to make 1 pound. Size names, such as "large" or "extra-large," are not standardized, so to get the size you want, order by the count per pound. For example, "16-20 count" means there will be 16 to 20 shrimp in a pound. The smaller the count number, the bigger the shrimp. For convenience, use frozen cooked shrimp. Defrost them in the refrigerator overnight and pat dry before using.
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Serve lemon-garlic marinated shrimp at your next dinner party alongside other easy appetizers, like 5-Ingredient Zucchini-Feta Roll-Ups, Caprese Skewers, Baked Brie with Blackberry Jam and Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers. Add marinated shrimp to your favorite leafy green salad or pasta salad for a delicious weeknight meal.
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You can marinate the shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
82 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
2g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 82 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 11g | 22% |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
Vitamin A 249IU | 5% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
Folate 14mcg | 4% |
Sodium 495mg | 22% |
Calcium 49mg | 4% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Magnesium 19mg | 5% |
Potassium 102mg | 2% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.