Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish combining shrimp, lemon, and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, until they are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest.
Notes
For added flavor, consider a splash of white wine during cooking or adding sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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