Description
Whipping up Lemon Garlic Shrimp takes just a quarter-hour in your kitchen, delivering restaurant-quality flavor without complicated prep. Succulent shrimp sizzle with garlic and bright citrus, creating a quick dinner that feels like a seaside escape right at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cooking Oils and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the 1 pound of shrimp using paper towels to ensure crisp, even cooking.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in 3 tablespoons olive oil, allowing it to warm for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release their aromatic flavor.
- Carefully slide the prepared shrimp into the skillet, spreading them in a single layer to maximize contact with the hot surface.
- Cook the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on the first side, watching for a golden color and slight curl.
- Flip each shrimp and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until they turn completely pink and appear slightly translucent in the center.
- Pour ¼ cup fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, creating a sizzling response in the pan.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes across the shrimp for a subtle heat kick.
- Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural seafood flavors.
- Gently toss the shrimp to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the zesty sauce.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming in the pan.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor and avoid burning by keeping heat at medium-high.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and to prevent overcooking.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the shrimp at peak tenderness and while the garlic remains crisp and aromatic.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg