Try these Easy sautéed Garlic Shrimp when you need a quick protein source for your meal. Flavourful and using only four ingredients, these shrimp are sure to be a staple in your routine.
I’m all about hacks that speed up my weeknight meal prep. The protein portion of each meal usually takes the longest to cook, so speedy protein sources are a must in my kitchen. Frozen shrimp is a great weeknight protein option that pairs well with so many meals. They thaw quickly in cold water if you haven’t planned ahead, and they take only a few minutes to cook.
Shrimp is also a versatile protein option that you can add to many of your favourite weeknight recipes, or use as a side dish with some complex carbohydrates and veggies.
This recipe is my go-to for a quick protein side to my weeknight meals. I love that it involves minimal prep time, and the shrimp only takes a few minutes to cook – it doesn’t get much quicker than this!
Pair these shrimp with this Healthy 15-Minute Rice Noodle recipe or this Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable Gnocchi recipe for a delicious dinner in no time!
Ingredients needed for Easy Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
Frozen shrimp (31-40 size): this is the size that I typically buy, but you can also use larger or smaller shrimp. Just adjust the portion and cooking time accordingly.
Italian seasoning: Italian seasoning contains a combination of herbs in one shot, making it an easy flavour addition to meals.
Garlic: this will add a quick source of flavour to the shrimp
Lemon juice, garlic: lemon juice helps to bring out the flavours in this recipe
How to make Easy Sautéed Garlic Shrimp
Step 1: Thaw frozen shrimp and blot excess liquid with paper towel.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a medium pan. Add shrimp and Italian seasoning, and cook shrimp for ~2 minutes per side, or until pink and fully cooked.
Step 3: In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to the pan.
Step 4: Add the lemon juice just before removing the pan from the heat.
Serve with your favourite recipe or as a side dish with a source of complex carbohydrates and veggies for a balanced meal.
Easy Sautéed Garlic Shrimp (4 Ingredients)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Description
Try these Easy sautéed Garlic Shrimp when you need a quick protein source for your meal. Flavourful and using only four ingredients, these shrimp are sure to be a staple in your routine.
Ingredients
~20 frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined (31-40 size)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp and blot excess liquid with paper towel.
- Heat olive oil in a medium pan. Add shrimp and Italian seasoning, and cook shrimp for ~2 minutes per side, or until pink and fully cooked.
- In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to the pan.
- Add the lemon juice just before removing the pan from the heat.
Notes
Serve with your favourite recipe or as a side dish with a source of complex carbohydrates and veggies for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: protein
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: seafood
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About Brittany
Hi there! I am a registered dietitian and I ? food! I am passionate about making it easier for busy people to eat well by sharing quick and healthy recipes. Healthy cooking at home can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. I love helping people uncomplicate weeknight dinners and reduce stress around meal time, so I’m so glad you’re here!
