Description
A vibrant and comforting Mediterranean shrimp dish cooked in a lemon garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Now, add the shrimp and cook until they’re pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, along with the lemon juice and zest.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Stir all the lovely ingredients together and cook for another minute.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Try adding red pepper flakes for some heat or a splash of cream for richness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg