Description
Indulge in this quick and flavorful lemon garlic shrimp dish, ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil until bubbly. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, stirring gently to combine.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Marinate shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for enhanced flavor. Substitute lemon with lime or add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Pair with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.