20-Minute Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe – Irresistible & Easy
A quick and delicious lemon butter shrimp dish that’s perfect for any meal. The shrimp is cooked in a rich, buttery lemon sauce for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 1 more minute.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg