Orange Garlic Shrimp

Name: Orange Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 680 g Large shrimp; 12 g Garlic cloves; 45 g Extra virgin olive oil; 6 g Orange zest; 6 g Sea salt

Orange Garlic Shrimp · ready in 17 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients

Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed in olive oil with fragrant garlic and finished with bright orange zest for a fresh, savory citrus bite that feels light yet deeply satisfying.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 7 min
Total: 17 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 210
Difficulty: easy

Mediterranean Main dishes Snacks & starters Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free Dairy-free Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gLarge shrimp
12 gGarlic cloves
45 gExtra virgin olive oil
6 gOrange zest
6 gSea salt

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving platter, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather the shrimp, garlic cloves, olive oil, orange zest, and sea salt, and place a heavy skillet on the stovetop; mince the garlic and have everything measured. · 5 min
What to look for: oil shimmers lightly
Heat oil
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in the heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
Sauté shrimp
Add the large shrimp to the hot oil and sauté over medium-high heat until they turn opaque. · 2 min
When it is done: Shrimp are done when opaque and firm, reaching about 63°C or 145°F internally.
Add garlic and salt
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic cloves and sea salt, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic fragrant
Soften garlic
Sauté briefly over medium heat until the garlic softens without browning. · 1 min
What to look for: garlic pale and soft
Finish and serve
Remove the skillet from the heat and toss the shrimp with the orange zest, then transfer to plates and serve warm. · 1 min
What to look for: bright citrus aroma

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	210
Protein	24 g
Carbohydrates	2 g
of which sugars	1 g
Fat	11 g
of which saturated	2 g
Fibre	0 g
Sodium	520 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Large shrimp

scallops: Sear briefly to avoid rubbery texture.

Garlic cloves

shallot: Mince finely and cook gently.

Extra virgin olive oil

avocado oil: Good high-heat alternative.

Orange zest

lemon zest: Adds sharper citrus aroma.

Sea salt

kosher salt: Adjust to taste due to larger crystals.