Description
Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a vibrant, one-pan meal that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon garlic sauce, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. In under 30 minutes, you can serve up a delightful dish that pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add fresh shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Toss in cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives; stir gently to combine.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg