Description
This Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mince the garlic and zest the lemon.
- Cooking the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Making the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
- Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Let the sauce simmer for a minute or two, then return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Combine and Serve:
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for garnishing.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the shrimp. Overcooking can make them rubbery.
- Experiment with other fresh herbs like cilantro or dill for a different flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg