Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic butter and fresh lemon juice, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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 until the butter melts.
- Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking 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 with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, optionally over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh and hot. If storing, keep in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic butter, lemon, seafood, quick recipe, weeknight dinner