Description
Enjoy this quick and easy Saucy Lemon Herb Shrimp recipe, perfect for a light and flavorful summer dinner. The bright, citrusy shrimp pairs wonderfully with a fresh strawberry-basil salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pint strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Optional: chili flakes or hot sauce
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or greens for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinates, prepare the strawberry-basil salsa: In a separate bowl, combine diced strawberries, sliced basil, finely chopped red onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. If using, add chili flakes or hot sauce. Mix gently.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Serve the saucy lemon herb shrimp immediately over your choice of rice, quinoa, or greens, topped with the fresh strawberry-basil salsa.
Notes
- For best results, use large or jumbo shrimp (16/20 or 21/25 count per pound).
- Tail-on shrimp offer better presentation and flavor, but tail-off is fine too.
- Ensure shrimp are thawed if using frozen. Avoid pre-cooked shrimp.
- Mango or pineapple can be substituted for strawberries.
- Mint or cilantro can replace basil in the salsa.
- Lime juice can substitute for lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared/Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz shrimp with salsa and 1 cup rice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg