Best 5 Minute Shrimp Recipes

5 MINUTE SHRIMP

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5 minutes and it's done! I LOVE fish, but my husband would rather starve, so when I make some wonderful fish dish for myself, I whip this up for him. It's so fast and easy that it doesn't add to my meal prep time at all! Great for scallops too!

Provided by JelsMom

Categories Lactose Free

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon montreal seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet.
Smash garlic cloves to release scent but do not chop. Add garlic, red pepper, and shrimp to oil.
Cook, stirring to mix, until shrimp begins to turn pink (about 2-3 minutes).
Add zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss to mix. Remove garlic from pan and discard.
Remove from heat and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 255.3, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 24

EASY 5 MINUTE CAJUN SHRIMP

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Cajun shrimp that is insanely delicious and only takes 5 minutes to make is the kind of dinner that dreams are made of! This recipe will knock your socks off and it will be something that the whole family will go crazy over!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning

Steps:

In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add the butter and melt. Add in the garlic.
Add in the shrimp and cajun seasoning and toss in the butter to coat.
Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp is opaque and cooked throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 52 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

5-MINUTE BROILED SHRIMP

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Ready for a dish that's shrimply irresistible? These flavor-filled broiled shrimp make for an appetizer or a dinner.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories Seafood

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, cleaned and peeled
2 Tbsp olive oil, low fat
2 Tbsp minced garlic
4 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Combine olive oil, garlic and parsley. Roll the shrimp in mixture and broil in the oven until pink, about 5 minutes.

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