Description
This Lemon Butter Shrimp is juicy, buttery, and bursting with fresh garlic and citrus flavor. Ready in minutes, this quick seafood recipe is perfect for pasta, rice, or crusty bread and makes an easy restaurant-style dinner at home.
📝 Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
4 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: chili flakes for heat
👨🍳 Instructions
Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Stir in remaining butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Toss shrimp in the sauce until coated.
Garnish with parsley and optional chili flakes.
Serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Serving)
Calories: 290
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 3g
Fat: 20g
