QiMeal
Citrusy Garlic Shrimp
Citrusy Garlic Shrimp · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 220 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Tender shrimp quickly sautéed in rich butter with fragrant garlic, finished with a bright squeeze of fresh citrus for a juicy, vibrant bite that feels both indulgent and refreshing.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 220
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 30 gButter
- 20 gMargarine
- 12 gGarlic
- 450 gShrimp
- 120 gLemons
- 30 gLime wedge
- 5 gSalt
- 2 gBlack pepper
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, lemon squeezer, serving platter, skillet, spatula, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather butter, margarine, garlic, shrimp, lemons, and the lime wedge, and set out a large skillet and spatula for cooking. · 3 min
What to look for: butter melted and foamy
- Melt fats
Heat the butter and margarine together in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and lightly foamy. · 2 min
What to look for: butter melted and foamy
- Add shrimp
Add the garlic and shrimp to the skillet, then season evenly with salt and black pepper. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic fragrant
- Cook shrimp
Sauté the shrimp over medium-high heat, turning with a spatula so both sides cook evenly. · 5 min
When it is done: Shrimp are done when opaque and curled, reaching 63°C internal temperature.
- Plate shrimp
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with fresh lemon wedges. · 1 min
What to look for: shrimp glossy
- Finish citrus
Squeeze the lime wedge over the shrimp just before serving for a bright citrus finish. · 1 min
What to look for: lemon juice glistening
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 220 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: crustaceans, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Butter
- olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for a lighter, fruitier flavor.
- ghee: Ghee adds richness and higher smoke point.
Margarine
- butter: Unsalted butter gives cleaner flavor.
- plant-based margarine: Choose a non-hydrogenated version.
Garlic
- garlic powder: Add directly to fat to bloom flavor.
Shrimp
- scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking.
- chicken breast: Slice thin and cook longer until done.
Lemons
- lime juice: Adds sharper citrus acidity.
Lime wedge
- lemon wedge: Serve fresh at the table for brightness.
