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This spicy garlic cilantro shrimp is the perfect easy dinner or party appetizer. Made with spicy cayenne olive oil, dry sherry, lots of thinly sliced garlic, garlic chili sauce, wild-caught shrimp and lots of fresh cilantro. You’ll love this quick and easy dish!
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Spicy Garlic Cilantro Shrimp

This spicy garlic cilantro shrimp is the perfect easy dinner or party appetizer. Made with spicy cayenne olive oil, dry sherry, lots of thinly sliced garlic, garlic chili sauce, wild-caught shrimp, and lots of fresh cilantro. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cayenne olive oil recipes, cilantro shrimp, garlic shrimp, Portuguese garlic shrimp, spicy shrimp recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds wild-caught medium sized shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Spectrum Organic Cayenne Olive Oil more for drizzling
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet add the oil and set over medium heat.
  • When the oil is warm add the garlic slices and lightly saute until the garlic is fragrant but not browning.
  • Add in the shrimp and the sherry and cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked. The shrimp will be ready right as it turns pink.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the cilantro, and drizzle with a little more Spectrum Organic Cayenne Olive Oil.
  • Season with the desired amount of kosher salt and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Fiber: 1g