Description
A delicious and zesty dish featuring shrimp seasoned with cracked black pepper, garlic, and thyme, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with cracked black pepper and salt.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Stir in the fresh thyme and lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Pepper Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Seafood Dish