Garlic Olive Oil Shrimps

This quick and easy garlic olive oil shrimps makes a delicious appetizer or add rice for a filling lunch or dinner.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: Eay garlic shrimps, Geera Shrimps, How to make shrimps in garlic and olive oil, Mustard Flavored Shrimps, Pan seared shrimps

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Get Recipe Ingredients

Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and red pepper flakes to a small spice grinder. Grind into a powder.
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

In a medium mixing bowl, Add the shrimps, salt and the spice mix. Mix to coat the shrimps with the spice mix.
1 1/2 pounds wild shrimps, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, the spice mix
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once the pan starts smoking, add the olive oil.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Add in the seasoned shrimps. Sear the shrimps 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl, Turn down the flame to medium low.
1 1/2 pounds wild shrimps
Add in the garlic and thyme. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant
2 tablespoons garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Add back the shrimps. Mix and cook 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimps are fully cooked. Turn off the stove.
Plate and serve as an appetizer or serve for lunch with rice or bread.