Low Fat Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Dive into a delightful and guilt-free seafood treat with this recipe for Low Fat Perfectly Sautéed Shrimp! Featuring tender, juicy shrimp infused with zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and just the right touch of spice from red pepper flakes, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavors while staying low in fat. With a quick marinade and fast sautéing time, you can savor perfectly cooked shrimp in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Served with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness, these shrimp make a versatile addition to salads, pasta, rice bowls, or even as a standalone healthy main course. Easy, nutritious, and packed with bold flavors, this recipe is sure to become a seafood favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss the shrimp until they are well coated with the marinade.
Let the shrimp marinate for about 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately. These shrimp are perfect as a main dish, or you can add them to salads, pasta, or serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1690 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1361 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.
