Effortlessly Elegant Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp in 5 Minutes
This Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick, elegant dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined for convenience
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Rich base for the sauce
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for optimal flavor
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Always choose fresh for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Contains aromatic oils that enhance the dish
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for serving
- to taste Salt Enhances flavor
- to taste Pepper Enhances flavor
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Pat your large shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, adding unsalted butter until it shimmers invitingly.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Gently lay your shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn a vibrant pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and squeeze in the fresh lemon juice, stirring to combine all the delightful flavors.
- Stir in lemon zest and freshly chopped parsley, then serve your Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp immediately.
Notes
Optional: Serve with crusty bread to soak up the silky sauce.