LEMON AND GARLIC SHRIMP

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Lemon-garlic shrimp over pasta is a staple meal in our family because it is quick to make and the kids love it! You can also pair these lemon garlic shrimp with rice and a vegetable or salad.

Provided by KristinsFixins.Com

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over high heat. Melt lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest together. Add shrimp and garlic; season with pepper. Cook until shrimp are hot, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 117.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Nani Maiya
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I tried this recipe and the shrimp was a bit overcooked. I think I'll try it again and cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Abdussalam Adam
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Nomusa Nkosi
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make shrimp tacos, shrimp scampi, and even shrimp fried rice. It's always a hit!


Adele Venter
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and delicious.


Safi Suleman
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I've tried several lemon and garlic shrimp recipes but this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Joseph Wyatt jr
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with rice or pasta.


Umair Nassr
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I'm not a big fan of seafood but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Malak Mehran
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple recipe but the flavors are amazing.


Almamun mia
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp was so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of lemon and garlic.


Courtney Sampson
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosy Ortiz
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This lemon and garlic shrimp is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The shrimp is cooked to perfection and the lemon and garlic sauce is flavorful and delicious.