Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired shrimp dish with garlic and lemon, ready in 20 minutes with tender shrimp and a bright, rich sauce. Perfect for a beginner-friendly, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb (24/25 count) shrimp, shell-off with tails
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole lemon (zest + 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Set out frozen shrimp 10 minutes before cooking. Finely mince garlic. Zest and juice lemon.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until golden. Add butter and swirl until melted.
Stir in lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes until sizzling. Add red pepper flakes if using.
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until firm and opaque. Remove from pan immediately.
Rest shrimp for 1 minute before serving. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Use frozen shrimp for convenience; thaw as directed. Adjust salt to taste. Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal. Optional red pepper flakes add heat.
Check gluten content of butter if strictly avoiding. Recipe is naturally gluten-free otherwise.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg