Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp infused with garlic, lemon, and a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet and adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg