Zesty Spicy Drunken Shrimp in Garlic Vodka Bliss

Experience the delightful flavors of Spicy Drunken Shrimp, a quick and high-protein seafood dish enriched with a garlic vodka sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Medium or large shrimp Peeled and deveined

For the Sauce

6 cloves Garlic Minced
1 medium Shallot Diced
1/2 cup Vodka
1 cup Fish broth Or chicken/vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Lemon juice Adjust to taste
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Butter

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes Adjust for desired spice

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by peeling and deveining the medium or large shrimp, then marinate with sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, then sear shrimp until pink and golden.
Add minced garlic and diced shallot to the skillet, sauté until fragrant and shallots are translucent.
Deglaze with vodka and simmer for 3 minutes, allowing alcohol to cook off and flavors to develop.
Stir in fish broth, boil for 1-2 minutes, then whisk in remaining butter until sauce is smooth.
Return shrimp to skillet, add lemon juice, toss to combine, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic vodka sauce.

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