Description
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a quick and vibrant dish that brings the zing of lemon and the warmth of garlic to your table, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp if frozen and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and simmer for an additional minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For an added twist, substitute shrimp with scallops or include colorful bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg