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Weight Watchers Garlic Shrimp

2 Weight Watchers points/serving
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 20 large uncooked shrimp (I used frozen, pre-peeled, uncooked)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tsp olive oil.
  • Add shrimp to pan in single layer (break into two batches if all won't fit in single layer and use 1 tsp oil per batch).
  • Cook shrimp until golden and orange (10 seconds to 1 minute per side). Immediately transfer to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and add remaining 2 tsp of olive oil.
  • Add minced garlic and cook until light golden (about 2 minutes).
  • Return shrimp to pan. Stir in paprika.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook shrimp until done, about 1 minute.
  • Fold in parsley, cilantro and lemon juice. Salt to taste.