Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Transport your taste buds to a coastal paradise with this vibrant Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp. This quick and easy dish combines the zesty brightness of lemon, the aromatic allure of garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, each succulent shrimp is bathed in a luscious sauce that promises to impress. Serve it over pasta, rice, or in a fresh salad for a delightful meal that bursts with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp by peeling and deveining if not done. Mince garlic and zest the lemon.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat; stir in butter, lemon juice, and zest until combined and simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg