Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Quickly pan-seared shrimp in a bright garlic and lemon sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for a light yet flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Super Bowl recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, 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 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 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving until the underside turns pink and slightly golden.
Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.