Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Here’s a Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor — ready in about 15 minutes!

🦐 Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)

• 3 tbsp butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon (plus zest, optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Sauté garlic:
   In a large skillet, heat olive oil + 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
   Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

3. Cook the shrimp:
   Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 1.5–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
   (Don’t overcook or they’ll get rubbery.)

4. Add lemon & butter:
   Squeeze in the lemon juice, add lemon zest (if using), and stir in the remaining 1 tbsp of butter.
   Toss to coat shrimp in the sauce.

5. Finish & garnish:
   Sprinkle with parsley, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if desired), and garnish with lemon slices.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Over angel hair pasta or rice

• With crusty bread to soak up the sauce

• As a topping for zoodles or salad