Description
A delightful Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s quick, easy, and full of fresh, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails intact if desired)
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the mixture to sizzle for a minute to melt the butter and combine the flavors.
- Cook the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes in the skillet for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan, making sure they are spread out evenly. Cook and stir the shrimp for about 3 to 4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest along with the chopped parsley.
- Season your dish with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve the Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp in a serving bowl or platter and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust spice level with crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg