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Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

This Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe brings bold flavor in just 20 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients for efficiency.
  2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Add marinated shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Drizzle any remaining marinade into the pan and stir quickly for added flavor.
  6. Serve immediately with rice or pasta; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 10g

Notes

You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping lemon juice for lime.

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