Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp delivers a zesty seafood punch that’ll make your taste buds dance with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Quickly sautéed with fresh garlic and tangy lemon, this dish comes together in minutes for a quick and delicious dinner that feels like a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Base and Finishing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil into a large skillet, heating it at medium temperature (350°F) for 2 minutes until it shimmers slightly.
- Tumble 4 minced garlic cloves into the hot oil, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until they release a rich, aromatic fragrance without browning.
- Carefully slide 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp into the pan, spreading them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side, watching for them to transform from translucent gray to bright pink and curl slightly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper across the shrimp, tossing gently to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Squeeze fresh juice from one whole lemon over the shrimp, stirring to coat each piece with the bright, tangy liquid.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are completely opaque and firm to the touch.
- Remove the skillet from heat and scatter ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley across the top for a burst of color and fresh herb flavor.
Notes
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and most satisfying bite.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to help them get a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Always cook shrimp just until they turn pink and curl slightly, which takes about 2-3 minutes per side to avoid rubbery texture.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic-lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg