Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp

It doesn’t get much easier than this! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to dinner table in less than 15 minutes. The classic flavors of this dish go with just about any side dish you choose. In addition to the serving suggestions noted here, it also makes a delicious low carb entrée when paired with steamed vegetables or a green side salad.

Easy Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp Recipe for Weeknight Dinners!

Garlic lemon shrimp has so much flavor packed in, you're going to be amazed. This is definitely a recipe you are going to want to pin for later! A lot of times you see shrimp used as a side dish or appetizer, but if you choose, it can be a main dish, especially with a healthy side like quinoa or a salad. It's an easy dish to make in under 15 minutes, so it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal or to meal prep a bunch for lunches throughout the week.

Should I Use Pre-Cooked Shrimp?

This garlic lemon shrimp recipe calls for jumbo shrimp, my favorite! I recommend raw shrimp because you have less of a chance of over-cooking raw shrimp than pre-cooked. I know some people prefer pre-cooked because it cuts down on cook time, but the time difference isn't big enough to necessarily warrant giving up the quality of cooking it yourself.

How do you peel and devein shrimp?

If you are using frozen shrimp, you can skip the peeling and deveining process. Simply thaw them and add them to the pan in the last few minutes of cooking. If you are using fresh shrimp, you will need to peel and devein them before cooking. To peel and devein shrimp:

1. Start by removing the head and tail of the shrimp. You can use a sharp knife or a pair of kitchen shears to easily remove them.
2. Next, cut off the antennae with a sharp knife or scissors.
3. Cut off the legs at the joint where they meet the body of the shrimp. You can then peel away the skin and discard it.
4. Finally, cut off the vein that runs along each side of the shrimp's body and discard it.

How do you make shrimp more flavorful?

Shrimp has a mild flavor and will take on whatever flavor you want it to. Adding garlic, lemon, and herbs can really amp up the flavor of shrimp. If you want to add more heat to your shrimp dish, you can also add chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika.

Do shrimp tails add flavor?

Many will argue that all the briny flavor of shrimp is inside the shells. If you peel your shrimp before you cook, be sure to save the shells for a stock! To make butter and shellfish stock, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté shrimp shells until fragrant, and then add water and salt. Cook until reduced by one quarter. Then the stock can be used to make a sauce or even a nice soup for lunch. You could even make bok choy soup and replace the stock in the recipe for your flavorful shrimp stock.

What are some other ways to eat shrimp?

There are many ways to use shrimp in your meals. You can use shrimp to make garlic shrimp alfredo, garlic shrimp fried rice, or garlic shrimp lettuce wraps. You can use this recipe to make garlic shrimp kabobs or garlic shrimp tacos. Let's not forget shrimp scampi! I also love making shrimp tacos in a bowl, for an easy weekday lunch. You could even serve this specific recipe with a bunch of stir fried vegetables for a healthy meal.

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