“Simple Garlic Shrimp” refers to a dish where shrimp are cooked with garlic and typically a few basic ingredients to enhance flavor. It’s a quick and easy recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of shrimp combined with the aromatic flavor of garlic. The dish usually involves sautéing shrimp in olive oil or butter with minced garlic until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. It’s often seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes fresh herbs like parsley, and served hot with lemon wedges for added brightness. This dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger meal, such as over pasta or alongside vegetables.

Simple Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shrimp:
   • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Garlic:
   • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant. Be careful not to brown the garlic too much.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
   • Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink.
4. Flip and Finish Cooking:
   • Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are opaque and cooked through. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the shrimp.
5. Finish and Serve:
   • Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp if using, and give it a quick toss.
   • Serve the garlic shrimp hot, garnished with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.

This simple garlic shrimp recipe is great as an appetizer or served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a quick and delicious meal.