Description
Mediterranean zest meets quick comfort in this lemon-garlic shrimp skillet. Succulent shrimp dance with tangy citrus and bold garlic, promising a restaurant-quality meal ready in mere minutes that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Fats:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized mixing vessel and introduce the fresh shrimp, carefully coating them with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, finely chopped garlic, smoky paprika, zesty red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Allow the seafood to marinate and absorb the vibrant flavors for approximately 10 minutes at room temperature, ensuring optimal taste infusion.
- Select a spacious skillet and gently melt rich butter, then incorporate the remaining of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Carefully transfer the marinated shrimp into the heated skillet, including all accompanying marinade juices, and strategically place thin lemon slices around the shellfish.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the initial side, watching for a beautiful golden-pink transformation, then flip and continue cooking an additional 2-3 minutes until fully opaque and perfectly cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and immediately plate the succulent shrimp, generously garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and aromatic freshness.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for maximum flavor infusion, allowing the zesty lemon, spicy garlic, and aromatic spices to penetrate deeply into the seafood.
- Use high-quality, fresh shrimp for the best taste and texture, ensuring they’re deveined and cleaned before marinating.
- Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Fresh lemon slices add a bright, citrusy dimension that complements the rich, buttery sauce and enhances the overall seafood experience.
- Garnish with chopped parsley just before serving to introduce a fresh, herbaceous note that cuts through the richness of the dish.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the shrimp at peak tenderness and flavor, paired with crusty bread or over rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg