Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Special
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Special, a dish that’s both quick to prepare and packed with a delightful zesty kick. In just 25 minutes, you can create a stunning meal that perfectly balances the richness of butter with the bright notes of fresh lemon and garlic. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family night, this shrimp dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside crisp vegetables, or nestled in tacos for varied culinary experiences. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter
- 8–12 large cloves garlic
- Juice from 1–2 lemons
- For serving: chili sauce
- Plain Greek yogurt or avocado oil mayo
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp until pink (about 2 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter with garlic over medium heat until golden brown. Add shrimp back in to toss and warm through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp before serving.
- For the lemon pepper sauce: whisk yogurt/mayo with honey, dijon mustard, cayenne/cajun seasoning, and additional lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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