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Best lemon garlic shrimp recipe

Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

This Mediterranean-inspired marinade gives shrimp a fresh, zesty and garlicky flavor!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Katherine - Yummfully

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 ½ of lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1/2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Mix in the shrimp, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10-30 mins.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and the remaining tbsp of olive oil. Once hot, place the shrimp on the skillet (with the marinade), the lemon slices and the freshly chopped parsley. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, and 3 minutes on the other side.

Notes

  1. If you want your shrimp to look restaurant-style, leave the tail on and butterfly them.
  2. Do not add the shrimp to the skillet unless it is very hot.
  3. It is a good idea to add olive oil to the butter, this way it won’t burn.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g