Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick & Delicious Meals
Enjoy this quick and delicious Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe that will make any meal special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the lemon juice and garlic for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg