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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet

A fast, flavorful, and healthy seafood dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs make this shrimp skillet irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together.
  6. Serve immediately with rice, veggies, or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 260mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine while cooking.
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