Glorious Weeknight Miracle: 15-Minute Garlic Shrimp
Make this impressive Garlic Shrimp in just 15 minutes. It is the perfect, flavorful solution for any busy weeknight when you need dinner fast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Let it simmer and reduce slightly for about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your shrimp are fully thawed and patted very dry for the best sear.
- This shrimp pairs well with quick-cooking sides like angel hair pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can substitute butter for half of the olive oil for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 3g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 35g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 250mg