Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Bright and light sautéed shrimp infused with fresh lemon zest and aromatic basil, ideal for a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 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
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring until edges start to turn pink.
4. Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat; stir in 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.