Burcu BalabanCommis
15 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This quick, simple dish gently steams shell-on shrimp with garlic and lemon in a small amount of liquid, preserving the shrimp’s natural sweetness.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the garlic

1 min

Cook the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.

2

Cook the shrimp

8 min

Add the shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add the water and lemon juice, cover, and cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink. Season with salt to taste.

3

Serve

Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

Reminder

Best eaten fresh. Because this is seafood, store it in the refrigerator for no more than 1 day.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
220 kcalCalories
22 gProtein
3 gCarbohydrate
14 gFat
0.3 gFiber
1 gSugar
480 mgSodium
2 gSaturated Fat
Protein 39% Carbohydrate 5% Fat 56%
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