Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious dish that combines juicy shrimp with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, cooking until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice and add lemon zest into the mix, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to elevate the flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or toss in cherry tomatoes. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are thoroughly thawed before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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