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Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Close-up of plump, cooked Lemon Garlic Shrimp coated in a buttery sauce and fresh parsley.
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Make this quick and flavorful lemon garlic shrimp recipe using simple ingredients for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 30 seconds.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp completely in the lemon garlic sauce.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  8. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • For juicier shrimp, do not thaw them completely before cooking; cook them directly from slightly frozen.
  • If you plan to serve this with pasta, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if needed.
  • You can substitute half the olive oil with melted butter for a richer sauce flavor.

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