Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
215kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil rich flavor
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
- 1 whole lemon juiced
- 1 whole lemon zested
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Method
How to Make Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp
- Start by tossing the shrimp with salt and pepper in a bowl. Set them aside.
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Place the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Gently flip the shrimp and pour in the fresh lemon juice and zest. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the chopped parsley.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories215kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein24gFat10gSaturated Fat1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat8gCholesterol190mgSodium450mgPotassium220mgVitamin A5IUVitamin C30mgCalcium4mgIron10mg