Description
This Lemon Pepper Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The shrimp is marinated in a zesty mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and spices, then quickly cooked to perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, it’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish works well as a quick appetizer or as a main course over pasta, rice, or salad.
- Shrimp can also be grilled instead of cooked in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
