Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent medium shrimp are sautéed in a rich blend of butter and olive oil with fragrant garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Finished with fresh lemon juice, zest, and parsley, this dish balances bright citrus notes with savory, buttery goodness, making it a delightful and easy-to-prepare meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- 1 large lemon, juice and zest
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Fats and Flavorings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spice preference)
Instructions
- Heat fats: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and warm the olive oil together until the mixture is sizzling.
- Sauté garlic and spices: Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through but still tender.
- Add lemon and parsley: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp and sauce into a serving bowl or platter and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or more according to preference.
- Leaving the shrimp tails on adds a nice presentation and makes them easier to pick up as finger food.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon garlic butter sauce.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; garlic powder won’t give the same aromatic result.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings and still remains quick to prepare.
