Garlic Shrimp Butter Lemon (Print Version)

Sautéed shrimp in garlic butter with tangy lemon and parsley. Quick, flavorful main dish ready in under 20 minutes.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Fats

03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Finishing

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Pat shrimp thoroughly dry using paper towels and season evenly with salt and pepper.
02 - Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, allowing butter to foam slightly.
03 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes undisturbed, then flip and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
05 - Stir in red pepper flakes (if using) and pour in lemon juice; toss shrimp to coat evenly.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Mix in chopped parsley to incorporate.
07 - Transfer shrimp to serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy main dish ready in under 20 minutes
  • Delicious Mediterranean flavors using simple ingredients
02 -
  • Contains shellfish and dairy unless butter is replaced with olive oil
  • The recipe is naturally gluten-free and fits a pescatarian diet
03 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp—remove them from heat as soon as they turn opaque
  • For extra flavor, zest a little lemon onto the finished dish before serving
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