Description
Mediterranean Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skillet brings zesty flavors from coastal Greece to home kitchens. Quick protein-packed dinner delivers bold garlic notes with citrus undertones that invite diners to savor Mediterranean simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsps parsley, freshly chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Combine shrimp with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, allowing ingredients to meld for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Skillet Heating: Melt butter and remaining olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a perfect cooking surface for the seafood.
- Shrimp Cooking: Carefully introduce marinated shrimp and lemon slices to the heated skillet, ensuring even distribution and maximum flavor infusion.
- Searing Process: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for a golden-pink color transformation and complete opaqueness, indicating perfectly cooked shellfish.
- Finishing Touch: Remove skillet from heat, plate the succulent shrimp, and garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and aromatic complexity.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while piping hot to preserve optimal flavor, texture, and gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Marinate with Precision: Let shrimp soak in zesty marinade exactly 10 minutes to maximize flavor absorption without compromising texture.
- Heat Control Matters: Use medium-high heat to achieve golden-pink sear without overcooking delicate shrimp, which can quickly turn rubbery.
- Butter-Oil Balance: Combining butter and olive oil creates rich flavor profile while preventing burning and enhancing caramelization.
- Garnish for Brightness: Fresh parsley adds vibrant color and herbal freshness, elevating the entire dish’s sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg