Low Sodium Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this tantalizing recipe for Low Sodium Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp! Designed to deliver bold flavor without the excess salt, this dish features tender shrimp sautéed in a luscious blend of unsalted butter and olive oil, with fragrant garlic and a tangy burst of fresh lemon juice. Enhanced with a sprinkle of lemon zest for brightness, fresh parsley for color, and a hint of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat, these juicy shrimp sear beautifully in minutes, creating a healthy, restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. Ready in just 15 minutes, this low-sodium shrimp recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests; serve it with rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is shimmering.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring to allow them to develop a seared crust.
Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are pink and opaque.
Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and add the chopped parsley, tossing the shrimp to coat evenly with all the flavors.
Serve the shrimp immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with additional parsley or lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.9 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
