Here’s a quick, flavorful recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp—perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a protein-packed meal.
🍤 Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
🥣 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
🔪 Instructions
- Prep the shrimp:
- Rinse and pat shrimp dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook garlic butter:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp:
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add lemon:
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp. Stir to coat.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables.
💡 Tips
- Avoid overcooking shrimp—they cook very quickly and become rubbery.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking.
- Can be made keto-friendly or low-carb by serving over zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version with vegetables and pasta that turns this into a full meal in under 20 minutes.
