Paleo Shrimp Scampi with Lemon and Avocado Oil

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Tender shrimp sautéed in avocado oil with fresh garlic and bright lemon juice, creating a light and flavorful Paleo dinner in under 30 minutes. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, avocado oil, fresh garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Step 2: Add 5 minced fresh garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, season with 3/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Toss gently to coat shrimp in the lemony garlic sauce and serve immediately over steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.

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