Description
Enjoy this simple and flavorful Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, add lemon zest along with the lemon juice.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 170mg