If you're looking for a super beginner-friendly meal, this sautéed shrimp recipe is just your ticket. Add a simple salad and dinner is served!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT5M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
4.87 stars (23 reviews)
Keywords
easy shrimp recipe
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp ((see note))
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt
Black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ((divided))
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 lemon, (zested and juiced)
Categories
Appetizer
Entree
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Steps
Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry, then add to a medium bowl with the Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat.
Heat the skillet: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until just shimmering.
Cook the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp and garlic to the heated pan. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink, about 2 to 4 minutes depending on their size.
Finish and serve: Immediately remove the cooked shrimp from the pan, transferring to a rimmed plate or platter. Finish with the lemon zest and juice. Serve immediately.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 188.1 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5.2 g
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 11.8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Cholesterol: 142.9 mg
Sodium: 643.5 mg
Sugar: 0.8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9.1 g
Reviews
Kathy on 2026-03-23 (5 stars): This was perfect to top off a salad with avocado, strawberries, pears, tomatoes, mandarins and feta. Just wonderful with a balsamic vinegar on top. Thank you!
Linda Diamond on 2026-02-14 (5 stars): This was really, really good. This is the first recipe I have ever used to cook shrimp. It was easy to follow and I adore it. I will be making this on repeat, now that I have found sustainable shrimp at a reasonable price.
Debra Berghorn on 2025-12-24 (5 stars): During the holidays, I made this appetizers several times and it's always been a hit.
Lettie on 2025-12-01 (5 stars): This recipe was delicious! I followed it as written and my family loved it, Next time i will serve it over pasta or orzo!
KayL on 2025-01-19 (5 stars): Simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Diane on 2024-09-10 (5 stars): Quick and tasty. Thank you!
Emily H on 2024-04-10 (5 stars): Super easy, and really good!!
Joanie on 2024-03-15 (2 stars): Followed recipe as written. Was very bland.
Paul on 2023-12-09 (5 stars): So simple and delicious!
Thank you.
I added microwaveable pasta.
Victoria on 2023-04-11 (5 stars): Super easy and very tasty. Thanks for the ideas as I continue cooking Mediterranean for me and my hubbie!
linda on 2023-03-27 (5 stars): Just excellent! Delicious, quick & easy. I used larger shrimp (21-25) laid in single layer, cooked 2 minutes,flipped & cooked around two more minutes. Also mashed whole garlic clove and sauted before adding shrimp. Served with rice & Basalmic roasted veggies (eggplant, zucchini & grape tomatoes. ) I plan to use some of the other suggestions below.
John on 2023-02-05 (5 stars): For as simple as the recipe is, it over delivers on flavor. Fresh, bright, and lots of flavor. And done with no butter. We had a small bit of risotto with it, and of course pasta would be good, but that would change the nutritional value. The lemon, garlic and spices with the shrimp was delightful. I had red wine with mine, my wife a Pinot Grigio, and both paired well.
John on 2022-12-16 (5 stars): Easy to prepare, few ingredients, and tastes terrific.
This was a big hit.
Cindy on 2022-11-15 (5 stars): THANK YOU for this! Not only is this a simple and delicious recipe, but you have answered all the questions about shrimp. Anyone who is wondering how to cook shrimp should totally check this recipe out!
