Kittencal's Easy Lemon Garlic Sauteed Shrimp
Bursting with fresh, zesty flavor, Kittencal's Easy Lemon Garlic Sautéed Shrimp is the ultimate quick and delicious seafood recipe. Featuring juicy, tender shrimp sautéed in a rich blend of olive oil and butter, infused with fragrant garlic, and brightened with fresh lemon juice and zest, this dish delivers restaurant-quality results in just 16 minutes. A touch of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley finishes it off beautifully. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or served over rice, pasta, or salad for a light yet satisfying meal, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or impressive entertaining. Keywords: lemon garlic shrimp recipe, easy sautéed shrimp, quick seafood dishes, lemon butter sauce shrimp.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Step 5
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and starting to curl. Flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the lemon juice. Add the lemon zest and stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with fresh parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice, pasta, or salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (582.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 945.9 |
| Total Fat 52.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 923.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1838.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 110.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 383.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1382.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories