Sauteed Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic

• lemons↗2
• lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined↗2 lbs
• cloves garlic, minced↗2 cloves
• olive oil, divided↗1⁄4 cup
• kosher salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel, devein and rinse shrimp.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Grate the zest of both lemons, then juice both lemons.

4. 4

   Keep zest and juice separate.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, place shrimp then add lemon zest, garlic and half of the olive oil.

6. 6

   Toss well to coat evenly and season with the salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Heat remaining oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Saute shrimp in single layer for about 1 minute on each side until cooked through.

9. 9

   (You may have to work in batches).

10. 10

    After all shrimp is cooked and removed from pan, deglaze pan with 3 T of lemon juice, stirring up any browned bits.

11. 11

    Pour sauce over shrimp and serve.