Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zesty recipe combines bold garlic, bright lemon, and buttery shrimp for an elegant, restaurant-worthy dish in just 10 minutes. Simple, fresh ingredients come together for a light, healthy, and flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 whole fresh lemon (for zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
- Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to foam.
- Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook while stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp to pan. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
- Remove from heat. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose shrimp that are 16-20 count per pound for the best texture and cooking results
- Don’t overcook the shrimp – they should be pink and opaque but still tender and juicy
- Add lemon juice off the heat to prevent the sauce from becoming too acidic or curdled
- Use fresh garlic rather than pre-minced for the best flavor and aroma
- Serve immediately while the butter sauce is still warm and glossy for optimal taste
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
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