Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

from topteenrecipes.com
20 min

Lemon and garlic are to shrimp, what syrup is to pancakes!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a medium-sized bowl, combine the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Marinate for 10 mins

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, melt the butter and remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the marinated shrimp (along with any juices) and lemon slices.

  3. 3

    Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with freshly chopped parsley on top