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5 Minute Shrimp Recipe

Ready in just 5 minutes, this incredibly fast and flavorful shrimp recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! Perfectly cooked shrimp with a bright lemon-garlic sauce – so easy, even your seafood-averse partner will love it! This recipe also works wonderfully with scallops. Impress your family with this restaurant-quality dish without the restaurant-quality time commitment!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 180.4 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 5 Minute Shrimp

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How to Make 5 Minute Shrimp

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 smashed garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the hot oil. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and toss gently to combine.
  7. Remove the garlic cloves from the pan and discard.
  8. Remove from heat immediately and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

6g

Carbs

0g

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