Lemon-garlic shrimp is a delicious appetizer that's perfect to throw together before a last-minute party. Or, serve it over pasta and make it a main dish.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
76 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, and pepper flakes all at once and stir together. Add seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper and mix until combined.
Step 2
Cook and stir until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Reduce heat to low and stir in parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
3 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
16 large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails on, or more to taste
3 large cloves garlic, smashed, or more to taste
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
