Crispy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Succulent shrimp seared to golden perfection with aromatic garlic and bright lemon, finished with fresh herbs for a quick, protein-packed keto dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (keto), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Avocado oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp
• 2 tbsp Avocado oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 Fresh lemon
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until golden on the bottom.
3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and cook for 1 minute more until opaque and slightly curled. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tsp olive oil, and minced 3 garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
5. Step 5: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over garlic, add 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp chopped dill, and stir until herbs wilt, about 1 minute.
6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute more until heated through and sauce clings to shrimp.