Venetian Shrimp With Garlic (Schie Aglio Olio)
January 20, 2026

How to Make Venetian Shrimp With Garlic (Schie Aglio Olio)
This dish is one that is typically served in Venice in the cicchetti bars.
15 min prep time
3 min cook time
8servings
2 ounces shrimp
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Bring a 4-quart pot filled with water to a boil. Boil the shrimp until they are pink outside and opaque inside, about 3 minutes. Remove from pot with slotted spoon. Toss with lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and salt.
- Serve with some cooked polenta or top a green salad with this mixture.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
2 ounces shrimp
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Amount per serving
Calories
65
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
2.5g
3%-
Saturated Fat
0.4g
2% -
Trans Fats
0g
-
Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
75mg
25% -
Sodium
240mg
10% -
Total Carbohydrate
2g
<1%-
Dietary Fiber
0g
0% -
Total Sugars
0g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
8g
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Potassium
110mg
2%
Ingredients
small shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lbs
large lemon (juiced)
1
garlic
2 clove
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped)
1 cup
fine sea salt
1/4 tsp