15-Minute Garlic Lemon Shrimp

by — October 13, 2026
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Plump shrimp quickly sautéed with sliced garlic, lemon and fresh parsley. A 15-minute Mediterranean dinner that’s light, zesty and packed with protein.

Ingredients:
– 500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
– Juice and zest of 1 lemon
– 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:
1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, zest and parsley. Toss and serve immediately.

Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 10 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~220 per serving | Protein: ~28g per serving

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