Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A vibrant dish featuring tender shrimp bathed in zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or pasta (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest, cooking for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced. Pat the shrimp dry before cooking for a nice sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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