Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Thyme

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Plump shrimp seared in garlic-infused oil with bright lemon and earthy thyme, ready in 20 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, garlic 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  4. Step 4: Add 12 oz shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 lemon zested and juiced, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and cook for 1 minute until shrimp are heated through and coated in sauce.

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