Description
This Lemon Butter Shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and opaque.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1 minute to let the flavors meld.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Lemon Butter Shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg