Shrimp recipe served on a plate, by Lucky Lou's American Grill
Jun 09 2026
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Shrimp Recipe

Inspired by Lucky Lou's American Grill
Time20m
Serves4

Make 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

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Shrimp

    Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure they are peeled and deveined.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Using a knife, finely mince the garlic cloves until you have approximately 4 teaspoons of minced garlic.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Wash the parsley, dry it, and chop it finely to get about 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 6

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic and oil. Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 7

    Add Lemon Juice

    Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  5. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, stir in the chopped parsley, and if desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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