Description
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp sizzles with zesty Mediterranean flavors that dance across your plate in minutes. Packed with bold garlic and tangy citrus, this quick seafood recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb raw jumbo shrimp
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup white wine
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
Aromatics and Finishing:
- 9 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse your 2 lb jumbo shrimp under cold water, carefully patting them completely dry with paper towels.
- Transfer dried shrimp to a large mixing bowl and coat thoroughly with 1 tablespoon butter, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and chili flakes.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high and melt 2 tablespoons butter, creating a sizzling surface.
- Sear seasoned shrimp for exactly 1 minute per side until they turn pink and develop a light golden crust, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Pour ¼ cup white wine into the hot skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to capture deep flavor.
- Add 4 tablespoons butter and 9 minced garlic cloves, stirring constantly until garlic turns golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle chopped cilantro into the buttery garlic sauce, stirring gently for 1 minute.
- Return seared shrimp to the skillet, tossing carefully to coat every piece with the aromatic sauce.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, giving a final gentle stir.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes and a crisp Italian salad.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect searing and prevent soggy texture.
- Don’t overcook shrimp, as they turn rubbery quickly and lose their delicate sweet flavor when heated beyond 2-3 minutes.
- Use fresh garlic for maximum flavor and chop it finely to distribute evenly throughout the sauce.
- For a low-carb version, serve with cauliflower mash instead of traditional mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg