Here’s a fast, flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe—bright, garlicky, and ready in minutes.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Serves: 4
Time: ~15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (more to taste)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat pan over medium-high. Add olive oil or butter.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).
- Cook shrimp in a single layer, 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Serving Ideas
- Over pasta or rice
- With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
- On top of a salad
- With roasted or steamed vegetables
Variations
- Creamy: Add a splash of cream or Greek yogurt at the end
- Mediterranean: Add capers or olives
- Butter-forward: Use all butter + extra lemon
- Grilled: Marinate shrimp 15 minutes, then grill 2–3 min per side
Want this turned into a sheet-pan meal, pasta dish, or low-carb version?
