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Sizzling Lemon Garlic Shrimp

4.25 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 293mgSodium: 912mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 3mg
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