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Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Spicy Lemon Garlic Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp:

  1. Peel and Devein: If not already done, peel and devein the shrimp, patting them dry with a paper towel.

Cook the Shrimp:

  1. Heat the Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the Shrimp: Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Prepare the Sauce:

  1. Add Lemon and Butter: Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter, coating the shrimp evenly in the sauce.
  2. Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Add Parsley: Remove the skillet from heat and toss in the fresh parsley.
  2. Serve Hot: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately.

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