Chili-Garlic Shrimp with Crispy Breadcrumb Topping
Ingredients
- 1½ poundslarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 6 clovesgarlic
- ½ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoonpaprika (smoked)
- ¾ cuppanko breadcrumbs
- 1lemon
- 1 to tastesalt and black pepper
- ¼ cupfresh parsley (packed)
Prep
- 01
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
- 02
Chop 1/4 cup fresh parsley.
- 03
Cut 1 lemon into wedges or halves for juicing.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- 02
In the same skillet, add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 03
Add shrimp in a single layer and season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- 04
Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss to coat. Remove from heat.
- 05
Transfer shrimp to a serving plate. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 3/4 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. For less spice, reduce red pepper flakes to 1/4 teaspoon. A dash of hot sauce drizzled over the finished dish adds extra punch and complexity.
Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to catch the garlicky oil and breadcrumbs. For a lighter meal, serve with a simple green salad.