Description
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skillet recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic-infused buttery lemon sauce, topped with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Lemon Finish
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
- Cook for 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
