Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful and zesty dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- (1/2 cups) unsalted butter
- (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1/4 cups) fresh lemon juice
- (1) lemon, zested
- (1/4 teaspoons) red pepper flakes
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (2 tablespoons) fresh parsley, chopped
- Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 2
Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 lemon zested, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Add 1 lb large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- 5
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
- 6
Serve the lemon garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice or pasta.
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