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Sizzling Lemon Garlic Shrimp
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
25
minutes
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Course
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine
Spanish
Servings
4
Calories
405
kcal
Ingredients
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1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1
tbsp
butter
1
leek, sliced thin (white only)
6
cloves
garlic
1/2
tsp
red pepper flakes (optional)
1
pound
raw shrimp, shells removed and deveined
1
lemon, zest and juice
1/4
cup
fresh parsley, chopped
salt, to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and a pinch of salt, cooking until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, turning them halfway through.
Remove from heat and add the lemon zest and juice, tossing to combine with the shrimp and leeks.
Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
Serve immediately, drizzling the pan juices over the shrimp. Enjoy with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories:
405
kcal
Carbohydrates:
7
g
Protein:
24
g
Fat:
32
g
Saturated Fat:
6
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
293
mg
Sodium:
912
mg
Potassium:
187
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
465
IU
Vitamin C:
23
mg
Calcium:
194
mg
Iron:
3
mg
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