Description
Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together juicy shrimp with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, all in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Place shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Remove from heat, toss in parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra kick, marinate shrimp in lemon juice and spices for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Try pairing with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg