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Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and zest, accented by a hint of red pepper flakes and fresh parsley. Ready in just under 20 minutes, it’s perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasonings

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a good sear during cooking. Set them aside while you prepare the sauce components.
  2. Sauté garlic: Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  3. Cook shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add lemon flavors and finish sauce: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Toss the shrimp gently in the sauce to coat evenly, cooking for an additional 1 minute to meld flavors and allow the butter to melt completely.
  5. Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately. Enjoy over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to absorb the flavorful lemon garlic sauce.

Notes

  • Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to fully enjoy the lemon garlic sauce.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright citrus flavor.

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