Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Chili Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering recipe for Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Chili Sauce—a quick and easy dish bursting with bold flavors. Tender, juicy shrimp are sautéed in a fragrant blend of olive oil, butter, and garlic, then infused with the perfect balance of heat from red chili flakes and brightness from freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest. A touch of honey adds a subtle sweetness, while a splash of broth creates a luscious, slightly thickened sauce that clings to every bite. Finished with vibrant parsley, this 20-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 100 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter.
Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
Add the red chili flakes and stir for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil with heat.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and deglaze the skillet with the chicken or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the lemon garlic chili sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve hot with your choice of sides such as rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.7 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1011 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 2253 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 122.4 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1544 mg | 33% | |
*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.
