Fried Shrimp with French Fries
Crispy golden shrimp and french fries, served with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of herbs. A quick and satisfying meal that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ lb frozen french fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 0.75 lb frozen french fries according to package directions, usually 15-20 minutes in a 425°F oven, until golden and crisp.
- 2
While fries cook, pat the 0.5 lb shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp and toss with 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve the shrimp alongside the fries with extra lemon wedges if desired.
- 5
Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- spatula
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