Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Best Lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with a zesty lemon twist, perfect for a quick Mediterranean-inspired weeknight dinner that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
Finishing Touches
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Heat the Butter and Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil until hot and shimmering.
- Sauté Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Add the minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional) to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook the Shrimp: Increase the heat to medium-high, add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Deglaze the Skillet: Pour 1/4 cup of dry white wine or chicken broth into the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This adds depth to the sauce.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Stir in the juice and zest of 1 lemon and let the sauce simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Combine Shrimp with Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat evenly in the lemon garlic sauce, and cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra fresh citrus flavor.
Notes
- This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious lemon garlic sauce.
- For extra richness, add an additional tablespoon of butter at the end before tossing the shrimp in the sauce.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Using dry white wine enhances flavor but chicken broth is a great non-alcoholic substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
