Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 578kcal

2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves Garlic minced
8 oz Shrimp peeled and deveined with tails off
1/2 tsp Lemon zest
1/2 cup Chicken broth
1/2 tsp Lemon juice
1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
1/2 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in double the amount of water to cornstarch. use more if needed to thicken properly
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
2 slices Crusty bread sliced

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds - 1 minute). Then add the shrimp and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 4 minutes, until the shrimp is no longer translucent. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
Pour in the broth; add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using) and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the cornstarch and water mixture and simmer until the sauce becomes a thick and smooth consistency. Stir in the butter.
Toss in the shrimp, parmesan, and parsley; serve with crusty bread.