Description
This Saucy Lemon Herb Shrimp with Strawberry-Basil Salsa is a refreshing and flavorful summer recipe featuring juicy pan-seared shrimp marinated in lemon and herbs, served with a sweet and tangy strawberry-basil salsa. A perfect gluten-free, high-protein dinner bursting with citrus and fresh fruit flavor.
Ingredients
12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup diced strawberries
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
3. While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the salsa. Combine strawberries, red onion, basil, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Gently stir and let sit to develop flavor.
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the shrimp in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
5. Serve shrimp hot with a generous scoop of the strawberry-basil salsa. Garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh, but shrimp can be cooked ahead.
Keep salsa separate until serving to preserve freshness.
Use pre-cooked shrimp in a pinch—just marinate and warm through briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg