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Pan-Fried Shrimp

Learn how to make Pan-Fried Shrimp with lemon and extra virgin olive oil: a light, wholesome main course ready in under 20 minutes.
Recipe Pan-Fried Shrimp
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 14 minutes
  • Cooking 6 minutes
  • Servings for 2 people

Looking for a main course with a wonderful aroma and a quick method, perfect both as a fast dinner and as a refined appetizer? Pan-fried shrimp are the answer you’ve been looking for. In a few steps and with simple ingredients like fresh shrimp, lemon juice and zest, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a light note of garlic, you’ll bring to the table a recipe that brings out all the delicate flavor of the shellfish without weighing down the meal. These sautéed shrimp are perfect if you want a light, flavorful dish without cream or extra calories: ideal also for anyone eating light or watching their figure.

What makes this shrimp recipe so special is how quickly it comes together: it takes less than 20 minutes to make easy shrimp that are full of flavor, ready to serve straight from the pan, releasing that fresh citrus aroma only lemon can give. Perfect on their own or with a crisp salad, these quick shrimp can also become a tasty appetizer for dinner with friends or a practical way to add a light but tempting option to your weekly menu.

If you love light, flavorful dishes like this one, don’t miss the Pan-Fried Lemon Shrimp for an even more fragrant version, the Pan-Fried Shrimp with Bok Choy and Green Beans for a greener take, the Pan-Fried Jumbo Shrimp if you want a bolder flavor, or the fresh Lettuce Cups with Shrimp and Avocado to serve as a surprising appetizer.

Find out how to make your own pan-fried shrimp and fall for this simple, wholesome and flavorful recipe: perfect for bringing the taste of the sea to the table on any occasion.

Ingredients for 2 people

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Method

  1. To make the Pan-Fried Shrimp, start by cleaning the shrimp thoroughly, and in the meantime heat a pan with some olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and drizzle them with the strained lemon juice. Add salt and pepper as well and sprinkle with the grated lemon zest.
  2. Cook over high heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and transfer to your serving dish. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and finally serve the Pan-Fried Shrimp. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you love bold flavors, you can replace the lemon with lime.

Tips

If you’re not very good at cleaning shrimp, you can ask your trusted fishmonger to do it.

Storage

Pan-Fried Shrimp are best eaten right away, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

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