Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp
This Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp is a quick, flavorful seafood dish that tastes like something from a restaurant but is incredibly easy to make at home. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and finished with fresh lemon juice and herbs. The result is a bright, buttery, and slightly zesty dish that is perfect served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
3. Cook the garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30–40 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Cook the shrimp
Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
5. Flip the shrimp
Turn the shrimp over and cook another 1–2 minutes until fully pink and opaque.
6. Make the lemon butter sauce
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently so the shrimp are coated in the sauce.
7. Finish and garnish
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Garnish with lemon slices.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over buttery pasta or linguine
- Spoon over steamed rice
- Enjoy with garlic bread to soak up the sauce
- Pair with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables
Cooking Tip: Do not overcook shrimp. They cook very quickly and should be removed from heat as soon as they turn pink and slightly curled.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4