Lemon Butter Shrimp
Servings
2
to 4 servings (see notes)Prep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTotal time
15
minutesA quick and tasty little dish—just the way we like it! With only a few ingredients, these shrimp go perfectly with a salad, crusty bread, or pasta. Pick whatever you’re in the mood for!
Ingredients
1 lb (454g) shrimp, peeled but tails on
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup butter (salted or unsalted)
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes without moving them, making sure there’s space between each one.
- After 2 minutes, flip the shrimp. Add ¼ cup of butter, 7 minced garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon and remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in 2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley. Season to taste and serve immediately.
