One-Pan Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick and vibrant seafood dish featuring shrimp sautéed with garlic, chili flakes, and fresh lemon zest, perfect for a 20-minute dinner. This quick recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, tossing to coat the shrimp evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp before serving immediately.