Description
Lemon garlic shrimp delivers a zesty seafood delight that sparks your dinner table with Mediterranean charm. Succulent shrimp sizzle with tangy citrus and aromatic garlic, creating a quick, delectable meal perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Supporting Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Lemon zest
Seasonings and Garnish:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Grab a paper towel and thoroughly dry the pound of shrimp. Generously season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter into the pan. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and swirl for 30 seconds until the aroma releases.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer across the skillet. Cook for exactly 2 minutes on the first side until the bottom turns golden and slightly crisp.
- Flip each shrimp carefully. Cook the second side for another 2 minutes until the entire shrimp turns completely pink and looks opaque throughout.
- Squeeze the juice from one whole lemon directly over the shrimp. Sprinkle the lemon zest if you have it available.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Toss the shrimp gently to ensure every piece gets coated with the lemon-butter sauce.
- Scatter 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley across the top. Dust with a pinch of red pepper flakes if you enjoy some heat.
- Transfer the shrimp immediately to a serving plate. Garnish with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp makes all the difference, so select large, firm, and clean shrimp with no fishy smell.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Watch garlic carefully and remove from heat immediately if it starts turning golden to prevent bitter flavors.
- Cooking shrimp just until they turn pink keeps them tender and prevents rubbery texture – two to three minutes per side is perfect.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg