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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Delight: Quick, Flavorful, and Fresh!

Enjoy a zesty and quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp dish that elevates your weeknight dinner experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be swapped with ghee
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil works as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Subtle smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder flavor
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste
Garnishes
  • 4 slices Lemon Slices For additional flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peeled and deveined medium shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and butter, allowing to melt until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the marinated shrimp and lemon slices to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
  4. Flip the shrimp gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes until firm and completely opaque.
  5. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this dish is flavorful and visually appealing. Consider serving alongside pasta or crusty bread.

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