Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
and melted butter. It’s perfect for a simple weeknight dinner, appetizer, or flavorful protein to serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 107kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Paper towels
- Tongs or spatula
- serving platter
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for serving
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or regular cooking oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season the shrimp evenly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook without moving for 1–2 minutes, until the bottom turns pink and slightly browned.
- Flip the shrimp and immediately add the garlic herb butter in small dollops around the pan.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes, occasionally basting the shrimp with the melted butter, until fully pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1308mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.4mg