Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A bright and zesty dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon juice, 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: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 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 until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Combine the shrimp, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Serve over pasta, with rice, or in a salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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