One Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful one pot dish of shrimp sautéed in lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- 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 pound shrimp, deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked pasta or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the shrimp, paprika, salt, and pepper until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added spice, consider including red pepper flakes. Best enjoyed fresh but can be prepped in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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