Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp is a American famous seafood

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Shrimp:

• 300 –350 g medium or large shrimp peeled & deveined
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika optional, for color
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves finely minced
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp honey optional for light sweetness

Equipment

• Medium skillet or fry pan
• Wooden spoon
• Mixing bowl
• Servings plate

Method

 

1. Season Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix lightly.
2. Sear Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden. Remove from pan.
3. Make Sauce: Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté 30–40 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
4. Add Flavor: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and parsley.
5. Finish: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce for 1 minute.
6. Serve Hot: Plate and finish with extra parsley + a lemon slice.

Notes

💡Notes

Shrimp cooks fast — overcooking makes it rubbery.

Honey is optional but balances the lemon beautifully.

🧊Storage

Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.

Reheat on low heat to avoid toughness.

🍽️Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 285 kcal

Protein: 28 g

Fat: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

📝Summary

Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp is a bright, flavorful, and elegant seafood dish that represents modern American cuisine beautifully. It focuses on clean, fresh flavors and a quick cooking process, making it ideal for busy weeknights as well as special dinners. The shrimp are seasoned simply, allowing their sweet and delicate taste to remain the highlight of the dish. When shrimp are seared in olive oil over medium-high heat, they achieve a light crispness while remaining tender and juicy inside.

The heart of this dish lies in the lemon garlic butter sauce, which adds richness, aroma, and brightness. The butter provides smooth depth, the garlic brings warmth and savoriness, and the lemon adds freshness and acidity — the combination creates a balanced and restaurant-quality flavor profile. A touch of honey is optional but recommended, as it rounds out the tartness of the lemon and enhances the natural sweetness of the shrimp.

Additionally, this recipe is nutritious and light. Shrimp are high in protein and low in calories, while also offering essential minerals that support energy and heart health. The dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, steamed vegetables, or even salad, making it versatile for different styles of meals.

Quick to cook, visually appealing, and rich in complementary flavors — Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp stands as a perfect American seafood centerpiece for any home cook aiming to impress.

🔍 Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimp