Fresh lemon and garlic combined with extra virgin olive oil saturates the shrimp in this healthy and delicious Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe. My recipe uses high quality extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, freshly chopped parsley, and fresh garlic, making it one unforgettable dinner, and the memory of the first bite—long-lasting. Bring a taste of the Mediterranean into your own kitchen by cooking with only the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Use extra virgin olive oil for the highest quality olive oil taste as opposed to regular olive oil.
Fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley added to hot shrimp, combine to create an impeccable flavor combination that you will always crave and remember! This dish is protein packed, low carb, and naturally gluten free. If you like this recipe, you’ll love my Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets, Bang Bang Shrimp Bowls, Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp-Fried Rice, and Shrimp Ceviche recipes!
My insanely delicious and healthy lemon garlic shrimp recipe contains extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, salt, freshly cracked black pepper, crushed red pepper, cayenne, large shrimp, fresh parsley, and the zest and juice of a lemon, and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients in Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Extra virgin olive oil. Use high quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.
Garlic. Mince fresh garlic cloves for a much fresher taste than buying pre-minced garlic.
Salt. Salt helps add flavor to this dish.
Freshly cracked pepper. For the best taste, go with freshly cracked black pepper.
Crushed red pepper. If you lean towards spicy, add more crushed red pepper. If you lean towards milder flavors, use less crushed red pepper.
Cayenne. If you don’t like spicy, avoid using cayenne. Just a pinch gives this dish some spice.
Shrimp. I buy frozen shrimp that has no tails and is already peeled and deveined. If you buy shrimp that is not peeled and deveined, you’ll need to peel and devein them. To thaw your shrimp, add them to a bowl with cold water and replace the cold water every minute or two for about five minutes.
Parsley. Freshly chopped parsley gives this dish vibrant colors and a delicious taste.
Lemon zest. Lemon zest from one lemon makes the shrimp taste lemony and fresh.
Lemon juice. Using the same lemon you zested, juice it.
How to Make the Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp
STEP 1: Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and cayenne, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until the garlic has barely browned.
STEP 2: Pour in the shrimp, cooking for 2 minutes on each side, until just orange-pink in color. After the shrimp have cooked on both sides, stir the mixture around and turn off the heat.
STEP 3: Add the parsley, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, and stir to combine. Serve warm.
STEP 4: If you make this recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment and rating!
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Benefits of Lemons
Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and research shows that eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke. According to Healthline’s article, the fiber and plant compounds in lemons could also significantly lower risk factors for heart disease. For example, one study showed that eating 24 grams of citrus fiber extract daily for one month reduced total blood cholesterol levels.
Lemons have also been shown to help prevent some cancers, protect against anemia, prevent kidney stones, and help control weight. For more information, read the full article here.
Final Thoughts
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper freshly cracked
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- dash cayenne
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 lemon zest of
- 1 lemon juiced; use the same lemon you zested
Instructions
- Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and cayenne, stirring constantly for 30-45 seconds until the garlic has barely browned.
- Pour in the shrimp, cooking for 2 minutes on each side, until just orange-pink in color. After the shrimp have cooked on both sides, stir the mixture around and turn off the heat.
- Add the parsley, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice, and stir to combine. Serve warm.
- If you make this recipe, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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