Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp seasoned with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in chopped basil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook for another minute, then serve.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: basil shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner