Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and easy seafood dish bursting with flavor, perfect for any night of the week.
- 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
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and add the zest, stirring gently.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with linguine, rice, or a crisp salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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