Description
A delicious garlic shrimp recipe, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all items on your kitchen counter for easy access.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant; avoid burning it.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over shrimp and stir; let simmer for another minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg