15 Minute Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon

Shrimp? Weeknight? Your kids will look perplexed as they ask, “who’s coming to dinner mom?” 

Then they’ll be floored to learn they are the guests of honor.

Why not turn an ordinary weeknight dinner into an extravaganza with these lip smacking lemon garlic shrimp?

It doesn’t get much easier than this! It’s a versatile main course that goes from refrigerator to dinner table in less than 15 minutes. Wear your supermom apron with pride and never let them know how easy it is to make this luscious dinner.

The classic flavors of this dish go with just about any side dish you choose.

Think pasta, couscous, brown rice or quinoa with oil, fresh herbs and garlic. If you’re really feeling the need to ward off vampires, add some crusty garlic bread and a hefty salad with homemade vinaigrette.

In addition to the serving suggestions noted here, this lip smacking Lemon Garlic Shrimp also makes a delicious low carb entrée when paired with steamed vegetables or a green side salad.

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Lip Smacking Lemon Garlic Jumbo Shrimp in 15 Minutes

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 11 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Linda Lederman, Balaboosta's Secret

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (feel free to use more garlic if your family likes it- we always double up on it)
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (10/15 ct.), peeled, deveined, and tail removed (Cook more if you have hearty appetites or want leftovers for lunch!)
• 1 large organic lemon, zest and juice
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, optional
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, optional
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Serving Suggestion

• Serve shrimp over a bed of cooked quinoa, brown rice, or your favorite gluten-free pasta. Serve shrimp over a bed of cooked quinoa, brown rice, or your favorite gluten-free pasta.

Instructions

• 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
• 2. Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp starts to turn pink. 
• 3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and ground cumin, oregano (if using) and thyme (if using) to the skillet and stir to combine thoroughly. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and remove from heat. 
• 4. Spoon shrimp mixture over a bed of cooked quinoa, brown rice, or your favorite gluten-free pasta. Drizzle some pan juices over each serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Do you have a super simple shrimp recipe that tickles your family’s taste buds? Please share your secret recipe in the comments below. Thanks, smiles.