My Favorite 10-Minute Shrimp Dinner
A quick and flavorful shrimp dinner ready in just 10 minutes, featuring juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic, spices, lemon, and parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a fast, delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 450 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry using a paper towel and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili flakes if using.
- Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp and gently toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry before cooking.
- Use medium to large shrimp for best results.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
- Customize with vegetables or extra spices.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers keep for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
