Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A fast and flavorful shrimp dish featuring bright lemon zest and aromatic garlic, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 10 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 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 12 ounces of peeled and deveined large shrimp along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, spreading them in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked and slightly curled.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, tossing gently to combine. Serve immediately.