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Easy Weight Watchers Shrimp Recipe with Garlic and Lemon

Easy Weight Watchers Shrimp Recipe

A fast garlic-lemon shrimp sauté with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes. This light skillet dinner is ready in approximately 15–17 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3–4 cloves Garlic, minced
Seasonings
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Pat the shrimp dry, then season them with the kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning the garlic.
  3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
  4. Reduce the heat and add the fresh lemon juice. Toss the shrimp for 30–60 seconds so the juice coats each piece and forms a light sauce.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while the shrimp and lemon sauce are hot.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the shrimp. They are ready when opaque and curled into a loose C shape; a tight O shape usually means they have cooked too long. Use fresh lemon juice and add it near the end for a bright sauce and tender shrimp. Exact Weight Watchers Points depend on the specific ingredients and serving size.