Description
Lemon garlic shrimp is a quick and zesty dish that combines tender shrimp with aromatic garlic and fresh lemon juice, perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mince the garlic finely to enhance flavor infusion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in minced garlic after flipping the shrimp to prevent burning. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg