⭐ INGREDIENTS (Serves 2–3)

Shrimp

• 400g large shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4–5 garlic cloves, sliced

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Vegetables & Add-ins

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 1 tbsp capers (optional)

• Lemon wedges for serving

Sauce

• ¼ cup white wine or broth

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp oregano

🔥 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

🥘 1. Prepare the shrimp

Pat shrimp dry.
Season with:

• salt

• black pepper

• paprika

• chili flakes

Set aside.

🍳 2. Sauté garlic

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

🍤 3. Cook the shrimp

Add shrimp to the pan.
Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
Remove shrimp temporarily to avoid overcooking.

🍅 4. Add cherry tomatoes

In the same pan:

• Add tomatoes

• Cook 2–3 minutes until they soften and release juice

Add olives and capers now (if using).

🍷 5. Create the Mediterranean sauce

Mix in:

• tomato paste

• white wine or broth

• oregano

Stir and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

🍤 6. Return shrimp & finish

Add cooked shrimp back into the pan.
Stir gently so everything coats evenly.
Finish with:

• lemon juice

• fresh parsley

Turn off heat.

🍽️ SERVING

Serve with:

• Garlic rice

• Herbed couscous

• Whole wheat pita

• Zucchini noodles (low-carb option)

Top with extra lemon & olive oil for authentic flavor.

💚 HEALTH BENEFITS

✔ High protein
✔ Low calories
✔ Mediterranean healthy fats
✔ Lycopene from tomatoes
✔ Anti-inflammatory garlic & olive oil

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