Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Chili, and Fresh Lemon Zest

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Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic, red chili flakes, and bright lemon zest for a lively, aromatic dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs large shrimp, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but garlic is not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring until shrimp edges turn pink and start to curl.
  3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque and firm. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, then stir in 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat shrimp in bright, aromatic flavors before serving immediately.

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