Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp delivers tender, juicy seafood coated in a bright, buttery pan sauce scented with plenty of garlic and a hint of heat. Lemon juice and a splash of caper brine add tangy depth, while parsley keeps it fresh. Serve it for a weeknight dinner over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
- 3
Season the shrimp with salt; cook and stir until they start to turn pink, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice, caper brine, 1 piece of butter, and half of the parsley; cook until the butter melts, about 1 minute.
- 6
Lower the heat to low and stir in the remaining 3 pieces of butter. Cook and stir until the butter has melted, the sauce is thick, and the shrimp are pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and transfer them to a bowl; continue cooking the butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if it is too thick, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt to taste; serve the shrimp topped with the pan sauce and the remaining parsley. Enjoy!
- Calories 207.97 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 23.07 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 2.4 g 1%
- Total Fat 11.74 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.87 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 198.39 mg High 66%
- Sodium 276.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 83.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 351.48 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 29.9 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.86 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Capers, Fresh Parsley, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 207.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Capers, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp healthy?
- Quick Lemon-Garlic Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 207.97 calories and 23.07 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 276.11 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.87 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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