Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

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🍋🧄 Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and easy seafood dinner made with juicy shrimp, rich butter, fresh garlic, and bright lemon. This simple skillet recipe comes together in just minutes and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Serve these buttery shrimp over pasta or rice, or pair them with crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Season the Shrimp

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. Make the Garlic Butter

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.

Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.

3. Cook the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.

Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.

4. Add the Lemon

Pour the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and add the lemon zest.

Gently toss everything together and cook for another 30 seconds.

5. Garnish and Serve

Remove from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and plenty of the garlic butter sauce.

What to Serve with Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

  • Angel hair pasta
  • Steamed white rice
  • Garlic bread
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Steamed broccoli
  • Fresh green salad

Tips for Perfect Shrimp

Don’t overcook the shrimp: They only need a few minutes and should be removed from the heat as soon as they become pink and opaque.

Use fresh garlic and lemon: They give the butter sauce a much brighter and more flavorful taste.

Pat the shrimp dry: This helps them cook evenly and develop a lightly golden exterior.

Serve immediately: The lemon garlic butter sauce is best when hot and freshly made.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Skillet