Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A simple yet spectacular dish of shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan, letting it sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Introduce the shrimp, laying them in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another minute, allowing the shrimp to absorb all the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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