Shrimps Fried with Garlic
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible recipe for Shrimp Fried with Garlic, a quick and flavorful dish packed with aromatic garlic and tender, juicy shrimp. Perfectly marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, lemon juice, and spices, the shrimp are sautéed to perfection in olive oil and finished with a touch of rich, unsalted butter. This one-pan delight takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and is garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Pair it with steamed rice, crusty bread, or pasta for a complete meal that’s both elegant and simple. Ideal for seafood lovers looking for a speedy yet gourmet dinner option, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let marinate for 5 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until it turns pink and opaque.
Flip the shrimp and add unsalted butter to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked and coated in the butter and garlic mixture.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot. Optionally, serve with steamed rice, crusty bread, or over pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1038 mg | 346% | |
| Sodium | 3288 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 124.3 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.4 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1481 mg | 32% | |
*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.
