Ingredients
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Gathering your ingredients ahead of time makes cooking more enjoyable and less stressful. Here’s everything you need to bring this dish to life:
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
If you’re out of fresh lemons, bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, though fresh is always best for that vibrant flavor. No red pepper flakes? A dash of cayenne can add the right kick.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a dish that’s bound to become a family favorite:
- Start by patting the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice and zest, and sprinkle in the red pepper flakes. Stir everything together, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the lemon-garlic sauce to coat well. Cook for an additional minute to heat the shrimp through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
I love how the aroma of garlic fills the kitchen, hinting at the delicious meal to come. It’s these small joys that remind me why I swapped the office for the stove.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp, recipe, cooking, food
