Alpha Gal Friendly Paleo Garlic Shrimp
Garlicky, bright, and deeply satisfying, this shrimp dish is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. A generous pour of olive oil carries six cloves of thinly sliced garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes until everything turns fragrant and golden — that alone is enough to make the kitchen smell incredible. The shrimp cook fast over high heat, picking up color and staying juicy, then a splash of dry white wine and fresh lemon juice pulls it all together into a light, glossy pan sauce. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mammalian meat and dairy, which means no swaps, no substitutions, and no second-guessing at the grocery store. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, seafood-forward recipes like this one are a genuine gift — shrimp is a safe and satisfying protein that takes on bold flavors beautifully. Fresh parsley and lemon wedges finish the dish with a pop of color and acidity that makes it feel restaurant-worthy. Serve it straight from the skillet while everything is still sizzling.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels and season with the kosher salt.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is pale golden at the edges and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely — garlic at this volume can brown quickly.
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