Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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This Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a protein packed, flavorful recipe that is perfect for any night of the week. It is quick and easy to make and can be paired with pasta, salad, or veggies to make a delicious and healthy meal.

Lemon garlic shrimp in a white serving dish. It is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices

Why You Will Love This Recipe

There are so many reasons to love this recipe. First, it is easy! It comes together quickly – you will have a flavor packed protein ready in under 30 minutes. Second, it is versatile, enjoy it over angel hair pasta, with a salad like my Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad or alongside your favorite veggies for a healthy low carb meal.

overhead photo of ingredients used in this lemon garlic shrimp recipe - each ingredient is labeled

Ingredients

  • Shrimp – Large or Jumbo (tail off, peeled and deveined)
  • Olive Oil
  • Butter – can also use ghee
  • Garlic
  • Lemon – both the zest and the juice
  • Seasonings
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Paprika
  • Fresh Parsley – optional for topping
Lemon garlic shrimp in a serving dish with a gold spoon in it - there are fresh lemon slices as garnish

Let’s Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp

This is a brief rundown of the recipe, complete measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post

Step One: pat shrimp dry with a paper towel
Step Two: season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika
Step Three: melt the oil and butter in the pan and cook shrimp for 3 minutes on one side
Step Four: turn the shrimp over, add the garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with the lemon zest and juice

What to Serve with Lemon Garlic Shrimp

  • This lemon garlic shrimp pairs perfectly with pasta, our family enjoys it with a delicate pasta like angel hair. I toss the pasta with a little olive oil and lemon juice and serve with the shrimp on top
  • Enjoy it with a salad – my Lemony Kale and Arugula Salad is a great option
  • I love to enjoy this shrimp with my Air Fryer Asparagus when I want a low carb option
lemon garlic shrimp served over a bowl over angel hair pasta - there is fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley as garnish

Recipe Notes

  • Shrimp cooks quickly – I know it seems fast but trust me, it gets rubbery when overcooked
  • When getting the zest of the lemon, make sure to just get the top layer of the lemon peel. If you get to the white pith, it will be bitter and unpleasant
  • If you like things spicy like I do, add some crushed red pepper flakes
  • Shrimp is best enjoyed the same day, but you can reheat in a pan over low heat just until warmed through

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Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Sara
This Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a protein packed, flavorful recipe that is perfect for any night of the week. It is quick and easy to make and can be paired with pasta, salad, or veggies to make a delicious and healthy meal.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp raw, peeled & deveined
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbls Butter or ghee
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 3 Tbls Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbls Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the fresh shrimp with a paper towel to dry
    Season with salt, pepper and paprika on all sides
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium/high heat
  • Once the oil and butter is melted, add in the shrimp. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side and flip
    Once flipped, add in the garlic and cook another 2 minutes then remove from heat (when cooked, shrimp will curl into a 'c' shape and turn a opaque pink color)
  • Toss cooked shrimp with the lemon zest and lemon juice
    Top with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Notes

*nutrition facts are auto-calculated and can vary based on ingredients and brands used
    • Shrimp cooks quickly – I know it seems fast but trust me, it gets rubbery when overcooked. Cooking time can vary depending on the size of the shrimp you use
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    • When getting the zest of the lemon, make sure to just get the top layer of the lemon peel. If you get to the white pith, it will be bitter and unpleasant
    • If you like things spicy like I do, add some crushed red pepper flakes
    • Shrimp is best enjoyed the same day, but you can reheat in a pan over low heat just until warmed through

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 979mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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3 Comments

  3. 5 stars
    This was so easy and delicious. Even my husband liked it an he doesn’t like seafood very much.

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