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Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp

Name: Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Butter; ½ clove Garlic; ¼ pepper Red chili pepper; 4 oz Shrimp

Per 1 serving · 133 g · 5 ingredients

Calories

143

7%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
16g
45% of calories
Carbs
2.5g
7% of calories
Fat
7.5g
48% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp (133 g) has 143 calories, with 16 g of protein, 2.5 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV) and phosphorus (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 28% and 50% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

107cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein32%
Vitamin B1253%
Phosphorus41%
Copper25%
Selenium62%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A10%
Vitamin C18%
Vitamin E14%
Niacin14%
Vitamin B619%
Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%
Cholesterol50%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 2 minCook 8 min

1
Thinly slice the hot chile pepper and garlic, and devein the shrimp.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter.
3
Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and peppers. Sauté for two minutes, then add the shrimp.
4
Cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the tails curl toward the heads.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (133 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	91 μg	10%
Vitamin C	17 mg	18%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	4 μg	4%
Thiamine	0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	2%
Niacin	2 mg	14%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	24 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	53%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	94 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	66 mg	7%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	171 mg	4%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	285 mg	41%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.2 mg	25%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	34 μg	62%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	4 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	66 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	85 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 143 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

27min
Walking (3.5 mph)
17min
Cycling (moderate)
12min
Running (6 mph)
20min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp?

One serving of Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp (1 serving) has 143 calories, which works out to 107 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp high in protein?

Yes. It has 16 g of protein per serving, and 45% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.

How much sodium is in Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp?

644 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Simple Spicy Garlic Shrimp?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (133 g)

Calories143

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated fat 2.6g	13%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 151mg	50%
Sodium 644mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 2.5g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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