Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley
Bright and quick sautéed shrimp infused with lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley for a light and flavorful seafood dish. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 10 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, then add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer.
- Step 2: Season shrimp with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes without stirring until the undersides are golden and edges slightly crisp.
- Step 3: Flip shrimp and add 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking with the shrimp for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, tossing shrimp gently to coat in the lemon garlic herb mixture.
- Step 5: Serve immediately while warm with crusty bread or over rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (5 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic and Fresh Parsley?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
