Description
Garlic shrimp is a quick, flavor-packed dish inspired by Southern roots and a bold New Orleans twist. With garlic, lemon, and buttery shrimp, it’s the perfect weeknight indulgence or entertaining showstopper.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled & deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds or until fragrant—watch carefully to avoid burning.
3. Toss in shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, flipping once.
4. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
5. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan—work in batches if necessary to keep shrimp crisp.
Pairs well with rice, garlic bread, lemon pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Leftovers are great in salads, tacos, or tossed into noodles.
To reduce fat, try air frying with a light oil spray.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Southern-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 143mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, easy seafood, quick dinner, shrimp recipe, lemon garlic shrimp