Shrimp is one of my most favorite seafood to cook and eat. It’s simple and fast.
Lemon, Garlic, Thyme Shrimp
This is a very garlicky and tasty shrimp. It is quick, simple and easy to make. Great for any weeknight eats when you are pressed for time - aren't most of us.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Extra Large Shrimp
- 1 Lemon Medium to large size
- 6 Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 - 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
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Clean the shrimp; remove the shells and veins
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Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels (don't skip this step)
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Zest the lemon and juice the lemon
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In a large sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat
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Add the garlic and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about one minute (do not brown the garlic)
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Add the shrimp and black pepper to the pan. Use a wooden or silicone spoon to coat the shrimp with the garlic and thyme
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Turn the heat to high and cook the shrimp for two minutes
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Add the salt, lemon zest and juice - mix to coat the shrimp.
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Cook for another two to three minutes until the shrimps are no longer pink
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Remove the cooked shrimp to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh thyme leaf
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I love to cook with lots of garlic, so if garlic isn't your thing you can use fewer. In this recipe I use thyme, however you can substitute parsley or cilantro.
When I'm cooking, especially if I'm in a rush, I like to lay out all my ingredients before I start the fire; this ensures you don't forget any ingredients.
My son has a lot of seafood allergies and shrimp is one of the very few seafoods he can eat without having an allergic reaction.
LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! Quick and easy just like I love my recipes!!!
Thanks for your kind comment K.
We loved this! Easy to cook and very tasty!
Thanks for your kind comments Cathy.