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Classic Lazy Night Shrimp Dinner

This quick and easy Classic Lazy Night Shrimp Dinner features succulent shrimp cooked with garlic, lemon, and red pepper flakes, finished with fresh parsley and a touch of butter. Perfect for a speedy and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large skillet or pan
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Shrimp large or jumbo, peeled and de-veined (tails on or off, your preference)
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Lemon for juice and optional wedges for serving
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt , or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat them very dry with paper towels.

Cooking

  • Toss the dried shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, cooking in batches if needed.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp, and stir in chopped parsley and optional butter until melted.

Serving

  • Taste and adjust seasonings like salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
  • Transfer the shrimp to serving plates and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, ensure shrimp are completely thawed and patted dry before cooking. Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as they can become rubbery. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.