Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp

Lemon-garlic shrimp is a delicious appetizer that's perfect to throw together before a last-minute party. Or, serve it over pasta and make it a main dish.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
76 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, and pepper flakes all at once and stir together. Add seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper and mix until combined.
Step 2
Cook and stir until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 3 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
  • 16 large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails on, or more to taste
  • 3 large cloves garlic, smashed, or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

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