Description
This easy Garlic Herb Shrimp Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, herbs, and a touch of lemon. Perfect served over rice or pasta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve this dish over cooked rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the skillet for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 23
Keywords: Garlic Herb Shrimp Skillet, easy shrimp recipe, quick shrimp dinner, Mediterranean shrimp dish, healthy shrimp skillet