Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean shrimp dish perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes, until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately. This dish is delicious served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Enjoy this light and healthy Mediterranean shrimp recipe!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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