Quick Garlic Shrimp: 30-Minute Lemon Butter Seafood Delight
Simple Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Ready to indulge in a succulent shrimp dinner? This garlic shrimp dish features pan-seared shrimp bathed in aromatic garlic and a bright lemon butter sauce.
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Why You’ll Love This Garlic Shrimp
- Speedy prep: Ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavor-packed: A harmonious blend of garlic, lemon, and buttery goodness.
- High-protein: Shrimp makes this a light yet satisfying seafood main.
- Versatile: Serve over pasta, rice, or alongside a fresh salad.
Ingredients for Pan-Seared Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the sauce, toss to coat, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Chef’s Tips for Perfect Garlic Shrimp
- Ensure shrimp are fully dried to get a golden sear.
- Use fresh garlic for the brightest flavor.
- Deglaze the pan with lemon juice for extra tang.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this garlic shrimp with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the lemon butter sauce, or serve over linguine for a complete pasta dinner.
Enjoy this quick and delightful garlic shrimp for a flavorful weeknight meal featuring the star ingredient: shrimp.
Photo and inspiration from Allrecipes
Simple Garlic Shrimp
This garlic shrimp recipe from Chef John is tasty and easy; shrimp are pan-seared with lots of garlic and topped with a perfectly lemony, buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the shrimp to the sauce, toss to coat, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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