Weeknight • Seafood
Speedy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
Dinner in under 15 minutes! This vibrant shrimp dish is bursting with zesty lemon, savory garlic, and rich butter.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Weeknight
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Need dinner on the table, like, five minutes ago? This Speedy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is your new best friend. It's ridiculously quick, incredibly flavorful, and perfect over pasta, rice, or with a crusty piece of bread to soak up all that delicious sauce. Get ready to impress yourself!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1.5 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
Pat the shrimp very dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better and prevents a watery sauce.
Step 2
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let garlic brown.
Step 3
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
Step 4
Remove skillet from heat. Pour in the lemon juice and toss the shrimp to coat. The residual heat will warm the lemon juice without cooking it too much.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Excellent with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Tips
- Avoid overcooking shrimp; they cook very quickly and can become rubbery.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens up all the flavors.
- Serve this over a bed of sautéed spinach or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
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