Description

Enjoy tender Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a luscious butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, fragrant herbs, and a bright splash of lemon, delivering mouthwatering flavors in just minutes. This versatile dish works well over pasta, rice, or as an elegant appetizer.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

Butter Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cooking and Seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil
Red pepper flakes (optional), to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Mince the garlic, finely chop the fresh parsley and thyme, and squeeze fresh lemon juice. Set all ingredients aside ready for cooking.
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
Make the Garlic Herb Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, and fresh lemon juice, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently in the garlic herb butter lemon sauce. Cook together for another minute to let the shrimp absorb the flavors fully.
Season and Serve: Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to taste. Give it a final gentle stir, then plate. Garnish with extra fresh parsley or lemon slices if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; shrimp should be pink and opaque.
Bring shrimp to room temperature before cooking for even results.
Cook garlic just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
Add lemon juice at the end to keep its bright, fresh taste intact.
Using a nonstick skillet helps prevent shrimp from sticking and makes flipping easier.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 ounces
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 290 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 195 mg