Description
A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh lemon juice. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a light lunch, offering a burst of fresh herbs and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for a touch of heat (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté garlic: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook them for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn a vibrant pink color and are opaque.
- Add tomatoes and olives: Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, stirring gently to combine all ingredients without breaking the tomatoes.
- Season and add lemon juice: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the skillet. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- Simmer to meld flavors: Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together perfectly.
- Finish with fresh parsley: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the dish to add brightness and color.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet hot, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges for an appealing and refreshing presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best texture and flavor, but frozen shrimp can be thawed and used as well.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your tolerance for spice.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of rice or couscous for a more substantial meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.
- To keep it gluten-free, ensure your olives are certified gluten-free if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean shrimp, shrimp skillet, lemon garlic shrimp, easy seafood recipe, healthy shrimp dinner, quick shrimp recipe
