Description
This Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter and fresh lemon sauce, it comes together in under 20 minutes and can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the shrimp sear properly and prevents steaming during cooking. Set aside.
- Heat Pan and Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once butter melts and begins to sizzle slightly, add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently and making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through.
- Add Lemon and Finish Sauce: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Toss the shrimp gently to coat evenly in the lemon garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately, ideally with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the lemon garlic sauce.
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.
