Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
- 3
Juice the Lemon
Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 3 tablespoons of juice, removing any seeds.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine. Cook for an additional minute.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.