Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp Sensation
This dish features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest of
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the mixture until well integrated.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
- Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Toss gently to combine and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate the shrimp for optimal flavor absorption.