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Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon

Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon
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Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon is a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic herb butter sauce, brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a simple yet elegant meal that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or salad.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasoning

  • 1 lb medium or large peeled and deveined shrimp
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Cooking

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Start by patting your peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for about 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the garlic herb butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium, then add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in fresh herbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice to create the bright butter sauce.
  4. Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat evenly with the garlic herb butter sauce. Cook together for an additional 30 seconds to blend flavors fully, then remove from heat.
  5. Serve immediately: Transfer the Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon to a serving dish, garnish with extra herbs or lemon wedges if desired, and enjoy while warm.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly and remain tender.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavors.
  • Choose larger shrimp for even cooking and visual appeal.
  • Stir herbs in at the end of cooking to preserve color and flavor.
  • For extra richness, mix in garlic-infused or herb butter.

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Keywords: garlic shrimp, herb butter shrimp, lemon shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, seafood, easy dinner

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