Pimientos de Padrón con Marisco

Pimientos de Padrón con Marisco is a delightful Spanish dish that combines the mild heat of Padrón peppers with succulent seafood, creating a simple yet flavorful experience. This low-carb dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a quick and healthy meal.

Pimientos de Padrón con Marisco
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Padrón peppers - 200 grams
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 150 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Sea salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. Wash the Padrón peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the Padrón peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are blistered and slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the peppers from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with sea salt and black pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  7. Return the Padrón peppers to the skillet, add the lemon juice, and stir to combine everything well.
  8. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through, then remove from heat.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.35 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.
  • Padrón peppers are low in calories and high in antioxidants.

Tags

SpanishLow CarbSeafood Dish