Camarão ao Alho e Óleo

Camarão ao Alho e Óleo is a vibrant Brazilian dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil, creating a simple yet flavorful seafood delight. Perfectly paired with rice or crusty bread, it showcases the freshness of the ocean in every bite.

Ingredients

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

Steps

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

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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