Man What Can I Say: One-Pan Garlic Shrimp

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A 10-minute showstopper with plump shrimp, aromatic garlic, and bright lemon — so good it’ll leave you speechless. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Garlic, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 454g shrimp dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not brown.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to skillet, add zest and juice of 1 lemon, and toss for 1 minute until shrimp are heated through and coated.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

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