Looking for a quick, easy yet utterly delightful meal for your dinner table tonight? Our Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe ticks all the right boxes. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, fresh lemon, and garlic infused with rich buttery goodness. Ready within 15 minutes, it’s not just your taste buds that will thank you for this dish, but also your precious time!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 Lemon (juice and zest)
- Salt and Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsleys, chopped
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions:
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Start by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic to the skillet and stir for about a minute, allowing it to become fragrant but not burnt.
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Toss in your large shrimps, ensuring to stir occasionally. Cook until the shrimps start becoming pink, typically this takes about 2-3 minutes.
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Drizzle in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Continue to stir all together until all the flavours are absorbed by the shrimp and they are fully cooked.
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Remove from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
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Serve your Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp while hot. This dish serves well with pasta or a chunk of crusty bread to mop up all those delicious flavors, and a side of steamed vegetables or green salad.
You’ll love the convenience of this flavorful dish and the minimal cleanup it requires. Ideal for a lazy weekday dinner or a cozy weekend meal, the versatility of this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe fits perfectly. You will impress your family or dinner guests, with its gourmet presentation and knockout taste.
Enjoy!
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