Description
Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, lemon, and olive oil—ready in just 13 minutes and packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, toss shrimp with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Heat a ceramic or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
Remove from heat and garnish with optional herbs or chili flakes.
Notes
Do not overcrowd your pan to ensure even cooking.
Serve immediately to maintain juiciness and texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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