Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A fast and flavorful shrimp dish featuring garlic, fresh lemon juice, and parsley, perfect for a light dinner or appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe (low carb), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, olive oil, 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 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp in a single layer. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a slight sear.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat the shrimp and serve immediately.