This delicious Garlic Shrimp recipe is the perfect way to get your toddler excited about eating healthy. Made with fresh shrimp, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt, this toddler-friendly meal is sure to please picky eaters. Check out this simple and nutritious dish from Toddler Recipes Australia for a hassle-free meal that’s high in protein and essential vitamins and minerals.

General Information

• Servings: 6
• Keywords: garlic shrimp, seafood, shrimp
• Calories: 416
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fats: 31 g
• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 4 minutes

Ingredients

• 600g (2.2 lbs) of jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined1
• ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil
• 8 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced
• ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute.

2. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Add the shrimp and smoked paprika and black pepper. Stir everything together and let the shrimp cook for 2 minutes until they start to turn pink.

4. Turn off the heat and add the lemon zest and juice. Stir the ingredients together and let the shrimp sit in the pan for one more minute.

5. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley.

6. Serve the Garlic Shrimp warm.

Olivia’s Tip: Let your kiddos help you prepare the ingredients. Just make sure to cut the garlic cloves into sizes appropriate for their little hands!

Recommended Sides

• Rice
• Roasted vegetable
• A green salad with lemon vinaigrette