Shrimp with Charred Citrus and Crispy Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 poundshrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
- 2lemon
- 1lime
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 4 tablespoonolive oil
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ cupfresh parsley
Prep
- 01
Peel and devein 1 pound large shrimp if not already done.
- 02
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
- 03
Chop 1/2 cup fresh parsley.
Method
- 01
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- 02
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then remove garlic to a plate.
- 03
Increase heat to high and add shrimp to the same skillet. Cook 2 minutes per side until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 04
Halve the lemons and limes. Place them cut-side down in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until deeply charred and caramelized.
- 05
Return shrimp to the skillet. Squeeze the charred citrus over the shrimp and toss gently with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, crispy garlic, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper.
- 06
Transfer to a serving dish and top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with the charred citrus halves on the side.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. For herbaceous brightness, finish with fresh basil or dill instead of—or alongside—the parsley.