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Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick and delicious dish featuring shrimp sautéed in a vibrant lemon and garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large shrimp deveined and peeled
  • 4 tablespoons Olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Red pepper flakes for heat
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and devein the shrimp, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  4. Toss in the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and stir well to coat.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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