Lemon Garlic Shrimp: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner Delight
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious lemon garlic shrimp dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.
- Add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes, and season with salt.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipes, Easy Dinner