This lemon garlic shrimp recipe is delicious, easy to make, requires simple ingredients, and it’s ready in 15 minutes!
Why you will love this recipe
- It’s quick, easy to make, and great to serve as an appetizer with toasted bread or as a main dish with some veggies and rice.
- This lemon garlic shrimp recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes!
- It’s flavorful, and you’ll only need 8 simple ingredients.
Ingredients for this recipe
Shrimp: Raw and peeled.
Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.
Garlic: Use 4 garlic cloves.
Lemon: Use 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Salt: To season.
Chili pepper: Use 1/4 of a small chili pepper without seeds.
Paprika: For extra flavor.
Parsley: Use chopped fresh parsley.
How to make this recipe
Heat a large pan over medium to high heat.
Add the olive oil when hot, then add the garlic and chili and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Spread the shrimp around the pan in a single layer, add salt and paprika, and cook until the shrimp is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Add the parsley and lemon juice. Reduce the lemon juice to a sauce, then remove from heat and serve!
What is a good side for garlic shrimp?
Find some ideas to eat with garlic shrimp:
- Basmati rice or brown rice.
- Steamed veggies like broccoli, green beans, or asparagus.
- Green salad
- Mashed potatoes
- Zucchini noodles
Tips for making this recipe
Use raw shrimp: Ensure you use raw shrimp instead of precooked for best results. You can buy frozen raw shrimp.
Don’t overcook: You should thoroughly cook your shrimp but don’t overcook. Overcooked shrimp can be tough and chewy.
If you’re not a fan of spice: You can skip the chili pepper or use just a little bit of black pepper to your taste if you don’t like spicy food.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz raw and peeled shrimp 350 g
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- chili or black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 handful of parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium to high heat.
- Add the olive oil to the pan. When the olive oil is hot, add the garlic and chili, and cook for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Spread the shrimp around the pan in a single layer, add salt and paprika, and cook until the shrimp is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add the parsley and lemon juice. Reduce the lemon juice to a sauce, then remove from heat and serve!