Description
Lemon dill shrimp olive antipasto brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your plate, packed with zesty flavors that dance together. Grab some crusty bread and prepare for a quick, refreshing appetizer that makes entertaining super simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup olives
Instructions
- Pour ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients until well combined.
- Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Gently toss to ensure every shrimp is evenly coated. Let sit for exactly 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Place a skillet over medium heat (set to 350°F). Allow pan to warm for 1-2 minutes before adding marinated shrimp.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer across the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on the first side until edges turn light pink.
- Carefully flip each shrimp and cook an additional 2 minutes on the second side. Ensure internal temperature reaches 145°F for food safety.
- Remove shrimp from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes to slightly lower temperature.
- Scatter 1 cup mixed olives around the shrimp on the platter. Serve immediately while shrimp are still warm.
Notes
- Fresh dill provides the best flavor, so choose crisp, bright green sprigs from the produce section.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching for the color change from gray to pink, which signals they’re perfectly done.
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for this recipe to get the best texture and easiest handling during cooking.
- If avoiding seafood, swap shrimp for grilled chicken or tofu marinated in the same zesty lemon-dill mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg