Description
Zesty lemon garlic shrimp recipe brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to home kitchens with simple ingredients and quick preparation. Succulent shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, allowing the pan to become evenly heated.
- Introduce minced garlic to the oil, gently sautéing for approximately 30 seconds until the aroma becomes pronounced and fragrant.
- Arrange shrimp in a single, uncrowded layer across the skillet, ensuring each piece has direct contact with the heated surface.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a vibrant pink color and translucent appearance that indicates perfect doneness.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, then sprinkle salt and black pepper to enhance the seafood’s natural flavors.
- Toss the shrimp gently to ensure complete and even coating with the citrusy seasoning, continuing to cook for an additional 60 seconds.
- Remove from heat and transfer immediately to a serving plate, scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they are deveined and peeled before cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to help shrimp cook evenly and develop a nice golden-brown sear.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta.
- Adjust cooking time based on shrimp size – smaller shrimp need less time to prevent rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg