Go Back
Sizzling garlic herb butter shrimp in a skillet with lemon slices and fresh parsley

Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Dry the shrimp thoroughly with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
  3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
  5. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and oregano to the pan.
  6. Toss shrimp to coat thoroughly in the butter emulsion and remove from heat immediately.