One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp
One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic butter. Perfect for any occasion, this one-pan wonder delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce, and watch your friends and family savor every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering cleaned shrimp, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook until pink and opaque (around 3 minutes per side).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp, then sprinkle red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider substituting shrimp with chicken or seasonal vegetables. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice levels; omit for a milder dish.