Here’s a quick and flavorful recipe for Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp! It’s perfect for a light meal or served over pasta, rice, or even zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2-3 tbsp)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until they just turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Make the lemon garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and zest, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the flavors combine.
- Combine with shrimp: Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat them in the lemon garlic butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately with your favorite side, or over pasta, rice, or veggies.
Enjoy your delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp!
