Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavor-packed recipe for *Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Lemon Butter*. In just 20 minutes, tender shrimp are seared to golden perfection and then bathed in a luscious, buttery sauce infused with fragrant garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of paprika for a smoky kick. Finished with bright pops of fresh parsley and lemon zest, this dish boasts a vibrant, restaurant-worthy flavor profile that’s irresistible. Perfect as a standalone dish or served over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the savory sauce, this recipe combines ease with gourmet flair. Whether you're hosting or looking for a quick meal, this shrimp recipe is a surefire hit for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the shrimp turn pink and slightly golden.
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Allow it to melt and then stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 1 minute to blend the flavors.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the garlic lemon butter sauce, making sure each piece is coated evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and lemon zest over the shrimp. Toss gently to combine and remove from heat.
Serve the shrimp immediately on its own or over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.7 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 950 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 1698 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.5 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1376 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.
