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