Quick & Easy Shrimp

This one-pan lemon garlic shrimp recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a simple, delicious meal!

and Easy Shrimp Recipe

Craving a delicious meal but short on time and equipment? This one-pan lemon garlic shrimp recipe is your answer! With just a skillet and a few simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality dish in minutes. Perfect for beginner cooks and busy weeknights. For the best results, consider using a non-stick skillet from Amazon.

One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Hey there, busy bees and kitchen newbies! Craving a delicious, healthy meal but short on time? This One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is your answer. It’s super easy, requires minimal ingredients, and cooks up in a flash – especially if you have an air fryer!

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

Large skillet or air fryer
Mixing bowl
Measuring spoons and cups

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
If using a skillet: Heat over medium heat. Add shrimp mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
If using an air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place shrimp mixture in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Tips/Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes before cooking.
Add other vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, or zucchini to the pan for a complete meal.
If you don’t have fresh lemons, bottled lemon juice will work in a pinch.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or it will become rubbery.

Enjoy your delicious and easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp! We’d love to hear how it turned out. Share your results and any variations you tried in the comments below!