Description
A delightful dish that combines bright flavors of lemon with garlic and herbs, featuring succulent shrimp cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
- Pour in the lemon juice and zest, then sprinkle the oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper over the shrimp. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and nicely coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over rice, with pasta, or as a filling for tacos. Pairs beautifully with white wine.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg