Prepare quick '20-Minute Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp' for a flavorful meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Substitution: Use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option.
Instructions
Start by rinsing the shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prepared shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip to cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Once the shrimp are cooked through, squeeze in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir everything together.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top.
Notes
Whip up a restaurant-quality shrimp dish in just 20 minutes with this Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp recipe, bursting with flavors of lemon and garlic.
