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Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick and easy dish featuring bold flavors, perfect for dinner parties or family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, main
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp fresh or thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon zest of lemon
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • as needed lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Ensure they’re deveined.
  2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the juices.

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