Spicy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp in 5 Minutes

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather your ingredients from the list. Not sure how to make spicy lemon-garlic shrimp in 5 minutes? It couldn't be simpler — and 5 minutes really is all it takes.

2. Step 2:

   

   Wash the parsley and chop it with a knife.

3. Step 3:

   

   Peel the garlic.

4. Step 4:

   

   Pour the olive oil into a skillet and heat it well over medium heat.

5. Step 5:

   

   Add the peeled shrimp to the pan.

6. Step 6:

   

   Sprinkle in the spices.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add the garlic through a press. You can also grate it finely ahead of time, or chop it with a knife for bigger pieces.

8. Step 8:

   

   Add salt to taste.

9. Step 9:

   

   Add half a teaspoon of ground chili to the shrimp. Last time I made this, I used fresh red chili instead. You can go that route too — just prep it first: wash it, cut off the top, remove the seeds, and mince it very finely. Add it to taste.

10. Step 10:

    

    Now that the shrimp are salted and seasoned, toss them with the spices and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, no longer. That's just enough for them to turn pink and cook through.

11. Step 11:

    

    Transfer the cooked shrimp from the skillet to a deep bowl and squeeze the juice of one lemon over them.

12. Step 12:

    

    Add the chopped parsley and toss everything together well. Let the shrimp sit for a few minutes to soak up the flavors.

13. Step 13:

    

    Serve the shrimp garnished with parsley and lemon wedges. It looks lovely — bright, fresh, and irresistible.

14. Step 14:

    

    Dig in and enjoy!