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A close-up shot of a plate of Weeknight Garlic Shrimp Dinner, garnished with fresh parsley.

Classic Weeknight Garlic Shrimp Dinner

This classic weeknight garlic shrimp dinner is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Enjoy succulent shrimp cooked in a garlicky olive oil sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 lemon, for juice and optional wedges for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Finishing
  1. Remove skillet from heat, squeeze lemon juice over shrimp, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  2. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish, such as rice or pasta.