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Plate of lemon garlic shrimp garnished with parsley and lemon slices

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick and delicious dish featuring shrimp sautéed with garlic, lemon, and served over spinach rice for a burst of flavor and freshness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp are recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup spinach, cooked
  • 1 cup rice, cooked Can be white or brown rice.
  • to garnish Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Serve the shrimp over cooked spinach rice.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Notes

Best served warm. Pairs well with a light salad or crusty bread to soak up the juices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.