Sautéed Shrimp
If you're looking for a super beginner-friendly meal, this sautéed shrimp recipe is just your ticket! It takes only a few ingredients and 5 minutes to cook. Add a simple salad and dinner is served.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium 41/50 shrimp, thawed
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and put it in a medium bowl. Add the Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat.
- Heat the skillet: Heat about 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until just shimmering.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp and garlic to the heated pan. Cook, tossing occasionally until the shrimp is opaque and turns pink (about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp).
- Finish and serve: As soon as the shrimp turns pink, remove the pan from the heat immediately and finish with lemon zest and juice. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 188.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 142.9mg | Sodium: 643.5mg | Potassium: 198.7mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.8g | Vitamin A: 477.7IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 92.2mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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