Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table.
- 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 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Combine lemon juice and zest into the shrimp off heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with fluffy white rice or a light salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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