Description
Sizzling lemon garlic shrimp brings a taste of Mediterranean sunshine right to your dinner table. Tender shrimp dance with zesty garlic and fresh lemon, creating a simple yet delightful meal that comes together in minutes and feels like a restaurant-quality treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 pound (lb) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Liquid and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the 1 lb of large shrimp completely dry using paper towels to ensure a perfect golden sear.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, stirring quickly for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Carefully arrange shrimp in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 1½ minutes on first side.
- Flip each shrimp and cook an additional 1½ minutes until they transform from translucent to pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest over the shrimp and immediately squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice across the pan.
- Toss shrimp gently to coat with citrus and garlic sauce, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Remove skillet from heat and season with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear without steaming.
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor, and mince it finely to distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, swap butter with extra olive oil and use large prawns for a more substantial meal.
- If avoiding heat, skip the chili flakes or replace with a tiny pinch of smoked paprika for depth without spiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg