Healthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 21

Servings servings

Calories 147kcal

Author Sara

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
- 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