Heart-Healthy Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Delight your taste buds with this quick and nutritious recipe for Heart-Healthy Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp! Packed with lean protein and Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, these tender shrimp are cooked in a light, citrusy sauce made with low-sodium chicken broth and finished with fresh parsley and lemon zest. The dish is low in fat, heart-conscious, and bursting with vibrant, zesty flavors—perfect for serving over whole-grain rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed vegetables for a balanced, wholesome meal. Whether for a healthy lunch or dinner, this quick sautéed shrimp recipe is a true crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on one side until they begin to turn pink.
Flip the shrimp, and add the lemon juice, low-sodium chicken broth, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is opaque and has curled slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and spoon the pan sauce over the top.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1742 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 111.8 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*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.
