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Garlic Lemon Shrimp

Garlic Lemon Shrimp

Discover the magic of Garlic Lemon Shrimp: a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or dinner parties. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 650 g Royal Shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 50 g Unsalted Butter, cut into pieces
  • 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley, chopped
  • 1 Juice of one large lemon
  • 2 pinches Sea Salt
  • 2 pinches Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Microplane or Zester (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in the pan, stirring constantly until golden.
  3. Add red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix to bloom the spices.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and caramelized.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp and sprinkle chopped parsley; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 410mgVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For added flavor, zest the lemon before juicing it and sprinkle the zest over the finished dish. Substitute royal shrimp with regular shrimp or scallops if needed. This dish pairs well with rice, crusty bread, or as a stand-alone meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, reheating gently to maintain moisture. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor; opt for real lemons and high-quality olive oil.
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