Nothing says Summer like lighter fare. One of my favorite things to eat in the Summer is shrimp, and this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is one of my go-tos because it’s so quick and easy.
I LOVE lemon and when you add garlic to the mix, you get an awesome flavor combo.
Shrimp is a high protein, low fat/calorie food so it’s easy to add to any salad or accompaniment of vegetables for a night light meal.
Before we get started, let me tell you I have made this lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe for friends and family multiple times, and EVERYONE loves it. I hope you enjoy it as much as they did!
What do I need to make Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp?
Ingredients:
- shrimp
- butter
- garlic cloves
- chicken stock
- red pepper flakes
- lemon juice
- parsley
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.
Recipe
Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined.
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice about half a lemon
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and other spices and cook until fragrant
- Fry shrimp and add salt and pepper to your taste.
- Cook for about two minutes
- Flip and cook for 2 minutes on the other side until the shrimp begin to turn pink.
- Add in the rest of the lemon juice, water, and butter.
- Stir and cook until the butter melts and the shrimp have cooked through.
- Take off heat. Taste test, and add more salt and pepper or lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
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How do I serve?
This savory treat can be served as an any way you wish! Serve it as an appetizer, or pair it with a crisp green vegetable and some rice to enjoy as a full meal.
If you’d like to enjoy it with wine, try a nice oaked chardonnay.
Storage tips:
You can store this in ziplock bags and freeze if you’re looking for longer term storage, or you can put it in any airtight storage container to keep in the fridge for a few days.
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