Classic Light Lemon Shrimp Dinner
This Classic Light Lemon Shrimp Dinner is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. It features succulent shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2-3 medium-sized lemons (zest and juice)
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or dill/chives)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or white wine)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same pan, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer the sauce for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced, then stir in lemon zest, parsley, and butter.
- Return cooked shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat before serving immediately.
Notes
Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.