Lemon Butter Shrimp
250kcal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound Large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 unit Lemon zest zest of 1 lemon
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Method
How to Make Lemon Butter Shrimp
- Pat dry the shrimp using paper towels.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic by adding it to the skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in lemon juice and add the lemon zest, stirring to combine for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories250kcalCarbohydrates5gProtein22gFat15gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol150mgSodium300mgPotassium250mgSugar1gVitamin A500IUVitamin C15mgCalcium40mgIron2mg
Notes
For the best texture, pat the shrimp dry before cooking and avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.