Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp
These Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp have become an absolute favourite of mine. Large shrimp quickly cooked in garlic, butter, lemon, olive oil and a little salt. They cook in minutes and make a great appetizer or starter to a bigger meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled and cleaned with tails in tact
- 3-4 cloves garlic crushed
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley optional
Instructions
- Peel, clean and devein the shrimp. Pat dry and set aside.
- Zest and juice the lemon and crush the garlic.
- Heat the butter, olive oil and garlic in a large skillet until sizzling, about a minute. Add the shrimp and make sure they don't over lap. Cook for about 4 - 6 minutes until completely cooked through and pink.
- Squeeze over lemon juice, zest and sprinkle with salt.
- Remove from skillet and serve with extra lemon wedges and s sprinkling of parsley if desired. Serve immediately
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Zesty Lemon Sauteed Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 198
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 301mg100%
Sodium 1513mg66%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 175IU4%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 171mg17%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.