Ouzo Shrimp
Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and ouzo, served with a simple lemon-dill dipping sauce. A fast, flavorful appetizer or light meal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and just opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in 1/4 cup ouzo and let it bubble, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp chopped dill. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the shrimp, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and a small bowl of the pan sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer
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