Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Lemon & Parsley
A super-fast and vibrant recipe, perfect for a stylish dinner or a chic appetizer.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Difficulty: super easy
Equipment: a medium-sized stainless steel pan
Ingredients (for 2 people)
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250 g peeled shrimp (preferably raw)
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2 cloves garlic
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Juice of half a lemon
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2 tbsp olive oil
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A small handful of fresh parsley
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Fleur de sel, freshly ground pepper
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(optional) Lemon zest, sweet paprika or smoked paprika
🔥 Crucial step: heating your stainless steel pan
First, heat your pan over medium heat until a drop of water bounces and slides like a ball. This simple test ensures ideal cooking, without sticking.
Preparation
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Finely mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and squeeze the lemon.
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Add the oil to the hot pan, then the garlic. Sauté for just 30 seconds, just enough to release the aromas (it shouldn't brown).
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Add the shrimp, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring: as soon as they turn pink and opaque, they're ready.
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Pour in the lemon juice, add the chopped parsley, pepper, salt, and mix quickly off the heat.
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Serve immediately, as a main course with rice or as an appetizer on a nice plate with some grilled bread.
🧄 Gourmet Variation
Want a more generous touch? Add a knob of butter at the end of cooking for a richer sauce. And for a slightly spicier version, sliced bird's eye chili in the hot oil makes all the difference.
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