{"id":252,"date":"2026-03-06T01:28:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:28:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=252"},"modified":"2026-03-06T01:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:28:25","slug":"spicy-garlic-shrimp-with-peppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=252","title":{"rendered":"Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Peppers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5906-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5906-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5906-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_5906.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spicy garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy shrimp are saut\u00e9ed with garlic, a hint of chili flakes, and colorful bell peppers, then finished with a buttery lemon sauce. It\u2019s simple, delicious, and ready in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Servings: 2\u20133<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep Time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook Time: 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u20134 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped (red, green, or yellow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Prepare the Shrimp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Saut\u00e9 the Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, saut\u00e9ing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Cook the Shrimp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Add the Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stir in the chopped bell peppers and cook for another 2\u20133 minutes until slightly tender but still vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Make the Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Stir well, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Finish the Dish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle with fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve this spicy garlic shrimp with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steamed white or brown rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quinoa or noodles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crusty bread to soak up the sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This spicy garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that\u2019s perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy shrimp are saut\u00e9ed with garlic, a hint of chili flakes, and colorful bell peppers, then finished with a buttery lemon sauce. It\u2019s simple, delicious, and ready in minutes. Servings: 2\u20133 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-meals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=252"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":254,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252\/revisions\/254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}