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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp served on a plate

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Plump shrimp seared and bathed in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce, ready in 15 minutes for the perfect easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp completely dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 90 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 4 tbsp butter and garlic. Cook 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in white wine. Simmer 1 minute, scraping the pan.
  5. Add lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Stir.
  6. Return shrimp to pan. Toss 30 seconds just to warm.
  7. Top with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and bread or pasta.

Notes

Pat shrimp completely dry for the best sear. 90 seconds per side is the magic timing. Make the sauce in the same pan to capture every flavor.