Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinade
30 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet
Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet recipe begins with medium peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and minced garlic, then marinated briefly to enhance flavor. Cooking the shrimp in olive oil over medium-high heat until they begin to curl provides a tender texture.
Adding fresh lemon juice, thin lemon slices, white wine vinegar, and a little water or broth to the skillet finishes cooking the shrimp while creating a bright, acidic sauce. The inclusion of crushed red pepper flakes delivers subtle heat and depth, balanced by the fresh parsley garnish.
The resulting dish is a simple, light entrée highlighting fresh seafood with citrus and garlic accents. It's suitable served on its own or over rice, pasta, or alongside vegetables.
Practical tips include storing leftovers refrigerated for up to three days and freezing for three months in an airtight container. Alternative proteins like chicken breast or steak bites can be used for different tastes. Any cooking oil such as avocado oil can replace olive oil, and lime can substitute lemon if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher
- black pepper to taste, Kosher
- 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
- parsley for garnish, curly, freshly chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to your taste, crushed
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish with Freshly chopped curly parsley and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- If you prefer, substitute shrimp with chicken breast or steak bites.
- Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice if desired.
- Any cooking oil, including avocado oil, can replace olive oil in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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