Stir-fry
•Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 people
Level
easy
Rating
(1)
Zesty Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas
This refreshing variation swaps heavy sauces for bright lemon zest and aromatic garlic, creating a light and vibrant dinner. It comes together in under 30 minutes, perfectly highlighting the natural sweetness of the shrimp and the crisp snap of fresh snow peas.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz fresh snow peas, strings removed
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear, then season them with the salt, black pepper, and half of the lemon zest.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the snow peas. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for just 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan.
- 7
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and toss everything together for 1 minute to coat and reheat the shrimp.
- 8
Remove from heat and garnish with the chopped parsley and the remaining lemon zest before serving immediately.
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