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This amazing Portuguese fried garlic shrimp recipe (receita de camarões fritos com alho) takes less then 30 minutes to make.

Info

Preparation time:

15 min

Cooking Time:

10 min

Ready In:

25 min

Level of Difficulty:

Very Easy

Servings:

Portuguese Fried Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Posted in: Fish / Seafood

Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 12:00

4 out of 5 with 9 ratings

Ingredients

2 lbs of shrimpSalt (to taste)Ground pepper (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)1 tablespoon of butter6 sliced garlic clovesJuice of 1 lemon

This site uses US measurements.

After the shrimp has been thawed and drained, make a cut across the length of the loin and carefully remove the gut by removing the shell (leave only the tail) and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and the butter.
Add the garlic and let it cook a little.
Then add the shrimp and fry them on both sides until they have an opaque color.
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: novelodearte.blogspot.com

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