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Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Lemon and garlic are to shrimp, what syrup is to pancakes!
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Using a medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Marinate for 10 mins
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the marinated shrimp (along with any juices) and lemon slices.
  • Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with freshly chopped parsley on top

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 12g