Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs
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4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Lemon, and Herbs
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This Sautéed Shrimp recipe cooks with chopped fresh garlic, lemon, and herbs then is smothered in a thick lemon juice and white wine sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped/minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional, more or less depending on spice preference)
- 1 - 1.5 lb. jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on or off depending on preference.
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, or water in a pinch
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Instructions
- Heat the oil (2 tablespoons) in a large skillet (I prefer nonstick for this recipe) over medium heat. Add the minced garlic (2 cloves/1 teaspoon), dried oregano (1 teaspoon), and crushed red pepper if using (1/2 teaspoon). Sauté until fragrant and garlic is a little toasted, but not burned (turn heat down to medium-low if necessary), about 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat shrimp dry and season with kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon) and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, until almost cooked completely though and opaque, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Add the lemon juice and white wine (1/4 cup). Stir to coat the shrimp in everything, and continue cooking until liquid has reduced almost completely and thickened (about 2-3 minutes), coating the shrimp in a thick sauce. Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates, making sure to drizzle all the sauce from the skillet on top of the shrimp to serve.
Notes
- Serving suggestions: this Greek sautéed shrimp is great in gyro sandwiches, added to a Greek salad, or served on the side of orzo pilaf or spanakorizo (I recommend cooking them with the tail off if adding them to salad or sandwiches).
- A note on the added salt: If eating shrimp on their own, 1/4 teaspoon salt should be fine. Increase to 1/2 teaspoon if you are partial to salty food or if you are adding to a salad or gyro sandwich, where an extra salty protein would work well, or if using 1 1/2 lbs shrimp.
- Reheating is not recommended as shrimp is easily overcooked. I prefer the leftovers cold - they're delicious on their own or added to a salad! But you can reheat if you really want to - just make sure not to leave them in the microwave too long.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6shrimp
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1032mg
(43%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6shrimp | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1032mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
57 reviews
Excellent
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