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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe (20 minutes) - Debz Delicious

5 from 17 votes
Servings: 4 people
Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Shrimp Recipe, Side Dish, Snacks
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Lemon Garlic butter shrimp recipe is a very easy and quick seafood recipe. This butter garlic shrimp is a special weeknight dinner. A perfect, delicious 20-minute dinner recipe of shrimp with garlic butter sauce. Check how to make lemon butter garlic shrimp at home

Ingredients

  • 1 lb or 450 grams large shrimps peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

  • Prepare the Shrimp: For garlic butter lemon shrimp, if you are using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat them dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the shrimp sear perfectly and soak up the buttery lemon-garlic sauce better.
  • Sauté the Garlic: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Don’t brown the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook, as shrimp can become rubbery quickly.
  • Add Lemon and Finish the Sauce: Once the shrimp are cooked, reduce the heat and add the lemon juice and zest. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until it melts into a silky sauce that coats the shrimp beautifully.
  • Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the shrimp with fresh chopped parsley and serve the butter garlic shrimp immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle spicy kick.
  • Double the sauce if you’re serving it over pasta or rice.
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