Description
Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes, Saucy Lemon Herb Shrimp with Strawberry-Basil Salsa is the ultimate fusion of bold citrus, sweet berries, and savory herbs. This colorful, healthy dish makes an ideal quick dinner, elegant appetizer, or light summer meal. If you’re searching for food ideas packed with flavor, this easy recipe is a winner. Perfect for dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals, or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, large or jumbo, peeled and deveined
1 lemon, zest and juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup strawberries, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked white rice (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix strawberries, basil, red onion, and honey or maple syrup. Add salt and pepper. Stir gently and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly browned. Remove from pan.
3. Lower heat, add butter and garlic to skillet. Sauté 30 seconds, then stir in lemon zest, juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 1 minute.
4. Return shrimp to skillet, toss in lemony sauce. Heat 1 more minute.
5. Serve shrimp over rice. Top with fresh strawberry-basil salsa and garnish with basil and lemon slices.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture in the salsa.
Don’t overcook the shrimp—they only need a few minutes per side.
For a smokier version, grill the shrimp instead of searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: shrimp dinner, quick seafood recipe, summer recipes, healthy dinner, strawberry salsa, lemon shrimp