Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Chili Flakes

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A fast and flavorful shrimp dish sautéed in garlic, finished with bright lemon juice and a touch of heat from red chili flakes for an easy dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe (low carb), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs extra virgin olive oil, large garlic cloves, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced large garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink edges appear.
  3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque and just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and immediately squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.

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