Description
Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp delivers a quick and mouthwatering seafood dinner that sparks your taste buds with tangy, spicy flavors. Grab fresh shrimp, sizzle them in a hot pan with garlic and lemon, and savor a restaurant-quality meal in less than half an hour.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 9 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
- Blend 2 lb jumbo shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 teaspoons chili flakes in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) for 2 minutes until butter begins to bubble.
- Toss 9 cloves minced garlic into the hot butter, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
- Arrange seasoned shrimp in a single layer across the skillet, ensuring each piece touches the surface directly.
- Cook shrimp for precisely 2 minutes on first side, watching for pink edges and light golden color.
- Flip shrimp and cook additional 1-2 minutes until completely pink and edges look slightly crisp.
- Stream 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and ¼ cup white wine over shrimp, gently stirring to distribute sauce evenly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 2 minutes until liquid slightly thickens around shrimp.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro across the top of your finished dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and most impressive presentation.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure they get a beautiful golden sear instead of steaming.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that complements the spicy notes.
- Serve immediately after cooking to keep the shrimp tender and prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg