Bright, fast, and full of flavor—Lemon Garlic Shrimp 🍋🧄🦐
Perfect for a weeknight or as a light main.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp (Ready in ~15 minutes)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter (or half & half)
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish: parsley
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat oil/butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 1–2 min per side until pink.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).
- Splash in lemon juice, toss to coat, and remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas
- 🍝 Over pasta or orzo
- 🍚 With rice or quinoa
- 🥗 On a salad
- 🥖 With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
Variations
- 🧈 Creamy: Add a splash of cream or Parmesan
- 🌿 Mediterranean: Add capers or olives
- 🍯 Honey-Lemon: 1 tsp honey for balance
- 🔥 Spicy: Extra chili flakes or cayenne
If you want, I can adapt this for:
- Air fryer
- Sheet pan
- Grill
- Meal prep
Just tell me 😄
