Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is packed full of flavour and ready on your table in under 10 minutes!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or 1 tablespoon
- 1 3/4 pounds shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 1 pinch Kosher salt to taste
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice juice of half a lemon - add more if desired
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch fresh parsley chopped 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.
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Notes
PRO Tips for the BEST Results
A few quick notes before you start. These tips help you get the best texture and flavor every time.
Shrimp size matters: Use large or jumbo shrimp for best results. Smaller shrimp cook too quickly and are easier to overcook.
Dry the shrimp well: Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking. Excess moisture will prevent a good sear and can water down the sauce.
Do not overcook: Shrimp is done as soon as it turns pink and opaque. Remove it from the pan early and return it only to coat in the sauce.
Fresh lemon is key: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the best flavor and balance. Bottled lemon juice can taste flat once heated.
Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed right away. Reheating shrimp may affect the texture and make it rubbery.
For extra tang, try adding extra lemon juice!
I hope this lemon garlic butter shrimp becomes one of those recipes you come back to when you want something fast, reliable, and full of flavor. Keep it simple, trust the timing, and enjoy every bite. Happy cooking! Xx
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 360mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg