Description
Dive into the delightful world of Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp, a quick and tantalizing dish that brings together succulent shrimp, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy-to-make seafood delight is ready in just 15 minutes. Serve it over rice or pasta for a versatile meal that will surely become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for efficiency.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add marinated shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade into the pan and stir quickly for added flavor.
- Serve immediately with rice or pasta; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg