Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delightful Lemon Garlic Shrimp dish bursting with flavor and bright aromas, perfect for a weeknight meal or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, then add lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or pasta, and pair with a salad and white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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