Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Chili, and Lime Zest

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Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic, a hint of spicy chili flakes, and fresh lime zest for a bright, flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp over and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until fully opaque and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in 1 tsp finely grated lime zest, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the bright, zesty flavors.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot with crusty bread or over a bed of steamed rice.

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