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
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Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat up for a minute.
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Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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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.
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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.
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Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley.
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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
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