Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Chili Flakes

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Quickly sautéed shrimp infused with zesty lemon juice and a kick of chili flakes, perfect for a vibrant weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant without burning.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly crisp on edges.
  3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss to coat shrimp evenly in the bright, spicy sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with crusty bread or over cooked rice for a quick, flavorful meal.

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