Description
Transform your meal into a delightful experience with this Juicy Shrimp Recipe. Bursting with flavor, these succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection, combining the warmth of garlic and the brightness of lemon. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is versatile enough to serve over pasta, in tacos, or as a standalone appetizer. Gather your friends and family around the table for a culinary masterpiece that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; flip to finish cooking.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and toss with chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb (113g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg