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Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

This dish features shrimp sautéed in a garlic-infused oil mixed with lemon zest and spicy seasonings. The shrimp are cooked until pink and slightly caramelized, resulting in a bright, savory entrée with a tender texture and glossy appearance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 lemon lemon zest from about half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Use a chef's knife to finely chop the garlic cloves. Zest the lemon, setting aside the zest.
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  2. Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant—about 30 seconds—until the garlic is lightly golden.
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 2 minutes until the undersides turn pink and start to curl.
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  4. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are fully pink, opaque, and slightly browned around the edges. The garlic should be fragrant and slightly golden.
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  5. Remove the skillet from heat; add the lemon zest and toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The sauce should cling glossy to the shrimp, with visible citrus aroma.
    1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  6. Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate, drizzle with any remaining sauce from the pan, and serve immediately, garnished if desired with fresh herbs or additional lemon wedges.