Easy Garlic Shrimp

This is an easy garlic shrimp recipe that takes less than 15 minutes to make from start to finish!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound (16oz) medium to large shrimp, fresh or thawed, if frozen
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel and devein the shrimp. You can keep or remove the tail, that’s up to you.
2. 2In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and butter.
3. 3When the butter has melted, swirl the pan around to coat the surface evenly.
4. 4When the butter is bubbling, add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes without touching them. Season them with plenty of salt and pepper.
5. 5Flip the shrimp over and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until the shrimp are opaque and pink.
6. 6Turn the heat off and stir in the lemon juice.
7. 7Transfer the shrimp to a plate, drizzle the garlic sauce over them and serve.