Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Sauce
Bursting with vibrant flavors, this Shrimp in Lemon Garlic Sauce is the ultimate quick and easy dinner recipe that'll elevate your weeknight meals. Tender, juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and drenched in a luscious combination of rich butter, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon juice. A hint of fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes add a touch of freshness and heat, making every bite irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the velvety sauce. Whether for a casual dinner or an elegant gathering, this simple yet flavorful seafood dish is sure to impress. Perfect for shrimp lovers and lemon garlic enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce and thicken.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes (if desired).
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the lemon garlic sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp.
Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
257 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 514 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 338 mg | 7% | |
*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.
