Description
A quick yet decadent shrimp dish with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 1 lemon (freshly squeezed for juice)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Heat the skillet: Place your non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and allow it to warm up.
- Melt the butter: Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt and bubble.
- Sauté the garlic: Add your minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Introduce the shrimp into the skillet in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add lemon juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and stir gently to coat.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and drizzle with any leftover buttery sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding fresh herbs or red pepper flakes. You can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg