Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in a lemon garlic sauce, paired with cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives for a vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the fresh shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, stirring gently to combine with the shrimp.
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a burst of freshness.
- Serve the Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use frozen shrimp if fresh is not available; thaw properly. For a different flavor, you can switch Kalamata olives with a mild black olive. Serve with bread, rice, or pasta to complement the dish.