Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet

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5 from 9 votes

Easy and delicious Sauteed shrimp recipe seared with lemon juice, fresh garlic, and only simple ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Marinade30

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic minced
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon thinly sliced, plus juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1-2 tablespoons water or broth
Freshly chopped curly parsley for garnish
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to your taste

Instructions

Peel and devein the 1 pound medium shrimp and place them in a mixing bowl. Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper, and stir in the 3 cloves garlic (minced). Let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp starts to curl, about 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 lemon (juiced), lemon slices, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1-2 tablespoons water or broth, and simmer for 2 minutes more until the shrimp is fully cooked and opaque.
Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with Freshly chopped curly parsley and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

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Notes

Substitutes:

Shrimp: not fond of shrimp? use chicken breast or steak bites
Lemon or lime
Use any oil. Avocado or any other oil will work.

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months in a tightly sealed container.

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