Description
A quick and elegant dish of succulent shrimp in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin recommended)
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 large lemon (both juice and zest)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil. Heat until the mixture is sizzling and the butter is fully melted.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the hot butter mixture. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp evenly in the sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or with rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian