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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp That Will Steal Your Dinner Show

A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe packed with flavor, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Sauce
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Choose fresh or thawed frozen for best texture and flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Provides the rich, creamy base.
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Essential for that savory punch.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Adds a bright, zesty freshness.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Intensifies lemon flavor without adding liquid.
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adds a subtle heat.
  • to taste salt To balance shrimp flavors.
  • to taste black pepper To enhance flavor.
For Serving and Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped) Adds color and freshness.
  • 3 cups cooked pasta, rice, or salad greens Perfect bases for the sauce.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
  1. Place unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbly, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic to bubbling butter, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high, then add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking about 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour fresh lemon juice over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat, then cook for another 30 seconds.
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh garlic and fresh lemon makes all the difference in this recipe.

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