Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of garlic and lemon with this delightful Garlic Lemon Shrimp recipe. Tender shrimp are sautéed to perfection, coated in a luscious garlic-lemon sauce that bursts with freshness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will transport you to a culinary paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in chopped garlic and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle with parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg