Description
Mediterranean-inspired lemon garlic shrimp delight recipe combines zesty citrus notes with rich garlic flavors. Succulent shrimp and aromatic herbs create a quick, elegant dish you’ll savor with crusty bread and fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 ½ tbsps olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Shrimp Preparation: Gently coat shrimp in the vibrant marinade, allowing them to absorb the robust flavors for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Skillet Activation: Melt butter and add remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden cooking surface for optimal caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Introduce marinated shrimp and lemon slices to the hot skillet, searing for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and develop a beautiful caramelized exterior while lemon slices release their citrusy essence.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer perfectly cooked shrimp to a serving platter, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and present alongside fluffy rice, pasta, or crusty bread to capture the delectable cooking juices.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let shrimp sit in the zesty mixture for exactly 10 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without compromising texture.
- Heat Control Matters: Use medium-high heat to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the delicate shrimp or butter.
- Watch Color Closely: Shrimp are done when they turn completely pink and curl slightly – overcooking leads to rubbery, tough protein.
- Quick Serving Required: Plate and garnish immediately after cooking to preserve the shrimp’s tender texture and capture peak flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg