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Delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp served on a plate with herbs and lemon slices.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp dish that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic is recommended for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice Freshly squeezed for tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
  • for serving cooked rice or pasta Choose between rice or your favorite pasta.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the shrimp, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the skillet.
  4. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the shrimp over cooked rice or pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For added flavor, don’t skip toasting the garlic. You can also add cherry tomatoes or spinach for nutrition.