Description
Garlic Shrimp with Lemon is a quick and flavorful dish that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Add Shrimp: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add Lemon Juice: Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg