Spicy Garlic and Lemon Crusted Shrimp
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Spicy Garlic and Lemon Crusted Shrimp recipe! Juicy jumbo shrimp are infused with a bold marinade of zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, red chili flakes, and warming paprika, then perfectly sautéed until tender and succulent. The star of the dish is the golden, buttery panko breadcrumb topping, infused with fresh parsley for a delightful crunch in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy shrimp recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant seafood appetizer. Serve it over pasta, rice, or a crisp salad for a restaurant-quality meal that’s bursting with citrusy, garlicky flavor. Don’t forget the extra lemon wedge for a finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on)
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and stir frequently until they turn golden brown. Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a small bowl and mix in the chopped parsley. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumb mixture over the shrimp, coating evenly.
Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for extra zing. Optional: Serve over rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 721 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*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.
