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A sizzling skillet of lemon garlic shrimp surrounded by fresh herbs and sliced lemons

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  4. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
  6. Serve the lemon garlic shrimp hot, as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy!
  7. Stir in the shrimp, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.