How many calories are in Garlic and Herb Shrimps?
Garlic and Herb Shrimps has about 229 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps is a Dinner international recipe with 229 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
229 kcal
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1
Protein
40.8 g
About This Recipe
Garlic and Herb Shrimps is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around shrimp, garlic, and parsley.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 229 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 15 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Garlic and Herb Shrimps worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat water with a pinch of salt. In the meantime, clean the shrimps by removing the black line at the back and also remove the tail.
Once boiling, add the shrimps and let cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on the size.
Remove from heat, strain and immediately put in a bowl with water and ice cubes to stop cooking process.
Next, chop the garlic, parsley and basil leaves.
Mix the garlic with the parsley, basil, oregano, olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
Once the shrimps are done, place in a pot and pour the garlic and herb mixture.
Mix well and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
229
Protein
40.8g
Carbs
3.6g
Fat
5.8g
Fiber
1.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Garlic and Herb Shrimps can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Garlic and Herb Shrimps has about 229 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 15 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Garlic and Herb Shrimps can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Garlic and Herb Shrimps generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Garlic and Herb Shrimps gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Garlic and Herb Shrimps is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Garlic and Herb Shrimps. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps is ready when the shrimp is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Garlic and Herb Shrimps is not vegetarian as written because it includes Shrimp.
Yes. Garlic and Herb Shrimps is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Garlic and Herb Shrimps already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 40.8 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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