Skillet Lemon Shrimp

Name: Skillet Lemon Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 Shrimp; 1 Lemon; 60 ml of White Wine; 1 clove of Garlic; Parsley; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Table Salt; Black Pepper

Lemon Shrimp are a tasty seafood main course made in a skillet, perfect to serve on special occasions and during the holidays.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Lemon Shrimp are a seafood main course that, contrary to what you might think, is really quick and easy to make. Made with a few simple ingredients, these lemon jumbo shrimp are flavored with lemon, garlic, parsley and white wine. In this recipe we chose to use whole fresh jumbo shrimp (that is, with heads, tails and shells), but if you prefer you can also use peeled shrimp or simply frozen ones.

These skillet lemon shrimp are perfect for a special occasion, such as a dinner for two or a birthday dinner, but they are also especially suited to the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve. Whatever the occasion, this shrimp with lemon and white wine will impress your guests with very little effort.

If the pairing of shrimp and citrus intrigues you, you absolutely must also try the Lemon Tagliolini with Shrimp, the Lime and Bacon Shrimp and the Rigatoni with Shrimp and Orange. And now let’s discover the recipe for Lemon Shrimp.

Ingredients for 4 people

16 Shrimp
1 Lemon
60 ml of White Wine
1 clove of Garlic
Parsley to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil to taste
Table Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

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Method

To make the Lemon Shrimp, start by cleaning the shrimp: rinse them under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Peel the garlic, cut it in half and remove the green germ. Sauté it with a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Meanwhile, squeeze the lemon and strain the juice, then grate the zest, taking care not to grate the white pith. Finely chop the parsley.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté them over high heat for about 5 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate, still tossing the shrimp. Season with salt, add a sprinkle of pepper and turn off the heat.
Add the lemon juice and zest, garnish with the chopped parsley and stir carefully to coat. Serve the Lemon Shrimp piping hot. 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’d rather make Skillet Lemon Shrimp with peeled shrimp but don’t know how, we recommend taking a look at our guide on How to Clean Shrimp.

Storage

Lemon Shrimp can be transferred to an airtight container and kept in the fridge for one day.