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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.