5 Minute Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and delicious "5 Minute Shrimp" recipe! Perfectly seared shrimp infused with the flavors of garlic, olive oil, and a hint of lemon come together in mere minutes, offering a protein-packed meal that’s both wholesome and elegant. With just a handful of pantry staples like minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and freshly chopped parsley for garnish, this one-skillet dish is as simple as it is flavorful. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside a crisp salad, this easy shrimp recipe is ideal for busy nights or impromptu entertaining. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick-cook recipe for seafood lovers seeking savory satisfaction in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Drizzle the cooked shrimp with lemon juice and toss to combine.
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1686 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.4 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1249 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
