Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
A quick and simple dish featuring shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Introduce the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp; they only need a few minutes to turn pink and opaque!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg