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By Karina 36 Comments Filed Under: Dinner

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is the most easiest and flavour packed shrimp!

With the best flavour combination and ready in under 15 minutes, Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is an easy to throw together meal that can be served over anything!

A huge bowl of this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp can be found at our dinner table at least once a week. Stir a handful of angel hair pasta through the lemony, garlicky, buttery sauce for a delicious dinner.

Buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled and cleaned, and you have yourself such an easy recipe. Use fresh lemon juice (not the store bought stuff, please for the love of freshness), and use fresh garlic if possible. Those two elements — although rather obvious — are the key to this recipe creating fireworks in your mouth.

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is packed full of flavour and ready on your table in under 10 minutes!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 3/4 pounds (800 g) shrimp (or prawns), peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons -- add more if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Fresh chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). 
  • Fry shrimp and add salt and pepper, to your taste. Cook 2 minutes on one side, while stirring occasionally. Flip and cook 2 minutes on the other side until JUST beginning to turn pink.
  • Add in the remaining butter, lemon juice and water. Cook, while stirring, until the butter melts and the shrimp have cooked through (do not over cook them). Take off heat. Taste test, and add more lemon juice, salt or pepper, if needed to suit your tastes.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over rice or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 540mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 170mg | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is the most easiest and flavour packed shrimp! With the best flavour combination and ready in under 15 minutes, this easy to throw together meal can be served over anything! | https://cafedelites.com
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  1. Amy M Bletcher says

    October 09, 2020 at 10:28 am

    I gotta a mess of shrimp today fresh out the gulf of Mexico. I thought I would try something new. My dinner came out amazing. My son even had a second serving.
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍤🍤🍤🍤🍤🍜

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  2. Michele says

    September 08, 2020 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    Simple, easy & sooo yummy. My 7 yr old son enjoyed tremendously. Will try again, adding scallops and substituting wine.

    Reply
  3. anna says

    August 28, 2020 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is so easy and so delicious. I made it for my family and everyone agreed it was out of this world good! The sauce is the perfect amount buttery and lemony. I served it with some pasta and vegetables and everyone was very impressed! Thank you for such a quick and yummy recipe!

    Reply
  4. Sparrow Lynn says

    July 15, 2020 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    MMMMM this recipe was amazing!!!! I work for hospice and travel around all day seeing patients. After a long day i needed to make something easy. I made this then used ramen noodles to add to it. used extra lemon and added some cajun seasoning and fresh Parmesan It was so good!!!!

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  5. Kristin says

    June 22, 2020 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing!!! My kids even ate it and loved it!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  6. Ivonne says

    June 14, 2020 at 9:54 am

    I love this recipe it was delicious, I will definitely make this again. I totally 100% recommended

    Reply
  7. Claire says

    May 31, 2020 at 4:41 am

    5 stars
    Just made this for my brother and I. It was really quick and easy to make 🙂 Finished it quickly too! Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Leonow says

      June 05, 2020 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      We make this with 1 lb. of shrimp and 1/2 lb. of bay scallops. We also add a little of the pasta water to the pan. It’s a huge favorite and I’ve given the recipe to at least 10 people. Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Tina Walker says

    May 01, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious, quick and easy. Boyfriend loved it. Made a simple salad to go with it. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
  9. Gurp says

    October 11, 2019 at 5:13 am

    This easy, fast, and the hole loved it (including the two-year-old)!

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      November 21, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Very good! I added spinach to I could just put one pan on the table.

      Reply
      • John Radulski says

        December 31, 2019 at 2:36 pm

        I like the “added spinach” idea!

        Reply
  10. janet says

    October 09, 2019 at 2:00 am

    janet gave me receep, mmmmm so yummy i luv it hehe <3

    Reply
  11. Andy says

    September 04, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    I added mushrooms and onion at the beginning with the garlic. I also used white wine instead of water. Then I thickened it a little with some shredded parmesan cheese.

    Reply
  12. Nate says

    September 02, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Omg this is soooo delicious! Thank you

    Reply
  13. Samantha says

    August 23, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    Mmmm! Its perfect! I used fresh shrimp from Hood Canal Washington and parsley from my garden. And a lemon from the garbage. I’m serious. It was theonly lemon around. I SO didn’t want to go to the store. It shouldn’t have been in the garbage anyway. It was great. Thanks for the yummy recipe! I’ll be making it again. I need to practice making sure I don’t overcook shrimp..I always do it…

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    • Samantha says

      August 23, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      And I put it over angel hair pasta. I am eating a big bowl on the couch all by myself!

      Reply
  14. Lael Youngblood says

    May 16, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Absolutely delicious. I served this with Lemony Rice Pilaf and steamed broccoli. My boyfriend said it tasted like something you’d get in a great seafood restaurant. The sauce was amazing poured over the veggies too! Definitely a keeper. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Angela says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:51 am

    I just tried this delicious and easy dish! I am a new cook and was impressed with its ease to prepare. My guests loved it. They told me I am becoming a chef ! Thank you !

    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    October 26, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    5 stars
    This was easy, fast, and the whole family loved it (including the picky two-year-old)!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 28, 2018 at 11:39 pm

      YAY! That is great to hear! I am so glad that your family loved it! Thank you for sharing! XO

      Reply
  17. Sue says

    August 16, 2018 at 7:59 am

    How many calories?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      August 16, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      I like to use myfitnesspal.com for any nutritional questions. Hope you can find it helpful too! Thanks so much for following along with me!

      Reply
  18. Sharon says

    June 07, 2018 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    Made this for dinner Great! Added pepper flakes for my heat lovers. Adding it to dinner rotation

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 07, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      Great idea! I love it! Thanks so much for following along with me! XO

      Reply
      • Danny says

        January 12, 2019 at 1:50 am

        Did you use cooked shrimp or raw?

        Reply
  19. Nyko says

    May 01, 2018 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    Just came across this recipe and made it tonight. It’s now a major favorited Thank you!

    Reply
  20. Dessie says

    February 17, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    I’ll try to cook it for tomorrows outing. ?

    Reply
  21. sheila says

    December 24, 2017 at 1:58 am

    5 stars
    I make this and add a pinch of red pepper flakes and oregano… serve with crispy garlic/parmesan bread… such a nice easy appetizer… OR so nice topping off a crisp Caesar salad as a light lunch.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 24, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Sounds amazing Sheila!

      Reply
  22. Keshia says

    August 09, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    Loving it something new to try at home quick meals I like

    Reply
  23. Monica says

    February 20, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    Hell yes!

    Reply
  24. Patti says

    February 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loved these prawns!

    Reply
  25. Kat says

    February 20, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    This was INCREDIBLE!!

    Reply
  26. Patrick Cleary says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Making this wonderful dish now!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 10, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Enjoy Patrick!

      Reply

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