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A serving of low-carb garlic shrimp dinner on a plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Low-Carb Zesty Garlic Shrimp Dinner

This low-carb garlic shrimp dinner is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any night of the week. It features succulent shrimp cooked with fresh garlic, lemon, and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 4-6 garlic, minced cloves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Remove from heat, then squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley; toss to combine.
  6. Serve the shrimp immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 15-20 minutes before cooking. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.