Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe that captures the essence of summer with vibrant flavors of lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 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 olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad. A chilled glass of white wine pairs well with this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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