Sautéed Lemon Garlic Shrimp in Nonstick Pan

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Tender shrimp cooked quickly in a nonstick pan with bright lemon and fragrant garlic for a light, flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 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 4, 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

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes on one side until pink and the edges start to crisp.
4. Step 4: Flip shrimp and add 1 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice, cooking another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.