Description
A delightful dish featuring succulently seared shrimp infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley and chives (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to prevent steaming.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional minute, then squeeze lemon juice and add fresh herbs.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with extra herbs.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve the best sear on the shrimp. Serve warm with a side salad or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, seafood, quick meal, family recipe, easy dinner