Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, and fresh parsley, cooking for an additional minute. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor; consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice. Serve over rice or pasta, or with a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 140mg