Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinade

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    174 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Easy and delicious Sauteed shrimp recipe seared with lemon juice, fresh garlic, and only simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced, plus juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water or broth
  • Freshly chopped curly parsley for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to your taste
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Instructions

  1. Peel and devein the 1 pound medium shrimp and place them in a mixing bowl. Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper, and stir in the 3 cloves garlic (minced). Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp starts to curl, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 lemon (juiced), lemon slices, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons water or broth, and simmer for 2 minutes more until the shrimp is fully cooked and opaque.
  4. Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving dish.
  5. Garnish with Freshly chopped curly parsley and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Substitutes:
  • Storage:
  • Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months in a tightly sealed container.
  • Shrimp: not fond of shrimp? use chicken breast or steak bites
  • Lemon or lime
  • Use any oil. Avocado or any other oil will work.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 882mg (37%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 882mg 37%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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