Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broth

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Plump shrimp seared in a fragrant lemon-garlic broth, finished with fresh parsley for a bright, simple weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Stir in lemon zest and juice, then return shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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