Ingredients

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2 heads garlic cloves, peeled (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup olive oil
12–16 ounces shrimp 1 bag, or 1 pound peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons garlic paste divided
1 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
1/2 onion diced
1/2 bell pepper diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Blend the garlic cloves and olive oil until smooth and paste-like, then set aside.
In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, followed by garlic paste, sea salt, paprika, and seafood seasoning. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Stir in the butter and mix until melted and everything is combined well.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in garlic paste for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve this dish with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious flavors.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Author: dani
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: Costa Rican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 230mg