Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Tender shrimp tossed in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce in just 15 minutes. Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 31g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until foaming.
- 3
Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear without stirring 2 minutes until edges turn pink.
- 4
Flip shrimp and sear 1–2 minutes until centers are opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Cook 15 seconds to combine.
- 7
Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in sauce for 30 seconds.
- 8
Remove from heat. Scatter parsley over top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- wooden spoon
- plate
- microplane or zester
- knife and cutting board
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