Description

This Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Succulent shrimp are cooked in a garlic and lemon butter sauce, creating a dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves (minced)
zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Prepare Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Cook Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Finish Dish: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Stir in the remaining butter and parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Notes

This shrimp is perfect over pasta, rice, or a salad.
For extra richness, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding the lemon juice.