Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and elegant dish combining shrimp with buttery garlic and zesty lemon, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Toss in the shrimp and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Always use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Serve with pasta or garlic bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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