Description
Shrimp Francesca is an exquisite Italian-inspired dish that features tender shrimp sautéed in a zesty garlic-lemon sauce, complemented by fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising vibrant flavors and stunning presentation that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp (16–20 count), cleaned and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cleaning and deveining the shrimp, mincing the garlic, and measuring all other components.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer; cook for approximately 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine chicken broth and lemon juice; scrape any brown bits. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in oregano and butter until melted. Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce.
- Serve on plates and drizzle with any remaining sauce before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For added heat, consider mixing in red pepper flakes. - Serve Shrimp Francesca over pasta or rice for a more filling meal. - Fresh herbs like parsley make an excellent garnish.