Camarão ao Alho

Camarão ao Alho is a vibrant Brazilian dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic and olive oil sauce, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This healthy recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with bold flavors that celebrate the bounty of the sea.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
4. Cook the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that can support heart health.

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