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Garlic Chili Pepper Shrimp

Island Grinds

Garlic Chili Pepper Shrimp

Garlic and a gentle spark of chili cling to succulent shrimp, balanced by greens, whole grains, and a grilled lime squeezed at the table.

Recipe

Garlic Chili Pepper Shrimp

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled, deveined shrimp
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small mild chili, minced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, halved
  • 4 cups baby greens
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • Sea salt and cilantro

Directions

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt.
  2. Warm oil and butter; cook garlic and chili for 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque; squeeze in half the lime.
  4. Wilt greens briefly in the same pan and serve with rice, cilantro, and grilled lime.