Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for Pan-Seared Shrimp, perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- Fresh, uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil or butter
- Fresh minced garlic
- Fresh herbs (parsley and thyme or basil)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add olive oil or butter and let it melt and spread across the pan.
- Place shrimp in a single layer in the skillet, ensuring enough space between them.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add minced garlic.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes until opaque and lightly golden, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice, then sprinkle herbs on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure shrimp sear rather than steam. Watch carefully to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, seafood, quick meal, easy dinner, pan-seared