Description
A quick and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon, garlic, and butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and white wine (or chicken broth). Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in butter until sauce is smooth and combined.
- Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Cook 1 more minute to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or salad.
Notes
Optional: Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
Adjust red pepper flakes or add cayenne for more heat.
Swap white wine with chicken broth for non-alcoholic version.
Fresh basil or thyme can be used instead of parsley for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking.
Microwaving leftovers may make shrimp rubbery.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
