Description
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic shrimp recipe that highlights fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Let the mixture marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: best lemon garlic shrimp recipe