Description
Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant dish that combines succulent shrimp, aromatic garlic, and zesty lemon for a delightful meal ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this recipe bursts with freshness and flavor. Serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying and quick culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt olive oil with half of the butter until sizzling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the skillet; cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked shrimp (170g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg