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Garlic Cumin Shrimp with Aleppo Pepper

Pan-seared shrimp kissed with garlic, toasted cumin, bright lemon, and the fruity heat of Aleppo pepper. Ready in 12 minutes — the weeknight dinner that tastes like you tried.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
32g
Garlic Cumin Shrimp with Aleppo Pepper
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and cook without stirring for 90 seconds until the bottoms turn pink.

  4. Step 4

    Flip the shrimp, then add garlic and cumin; cook 60 seconds until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze the lemon juice over the pan, sprinkle Aleppo pepper, and toss to coat.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot with the pan juices spooned over top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • wooden spoon or tongs

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