Here’s a delicious recipe for Stir-Fried Lemon-Garlic Shrimp:
### Ingredients:
– 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon (zest and juice)
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Shrimp**:
– Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
– Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. **Marinate the Shrimp**:
– In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, and half of the lemon juice. Mix well.
– Add the shrimp and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. **Cook the Shrimp**:
– Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
– Add the shrimp (reserve the marinade) and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. **Make the Sauce**:
– In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
– Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
– Add the reserved marinade, remaining lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well.
5. **Combine and Serve**:
– Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
– Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
– Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
– Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Enjoy your Stir-Fried Lemon-Garlic Shrimp!