Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
American main course
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
Nutrition per Serving
266
Calories
24g
Protein
4g
Carbs
17g
Fat

Succulent shrimp in a buttery, bright lemon garlic butter sauce!

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
  • 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 and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl or platter and serve.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

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