Lemon Garlic Shrimp With Fresh Herbs (Printable Version)
Succulent shrimp in lemon-garlic butter sauce finished with fresh herbs. Ready in 18 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
13 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing.
02 - In a large bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
03 - Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque throughout. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
05 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and remaining garlic to skillet; cook stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
06 - Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp and accumulated juices to pan. Toss to coat evenly and heat through for 1 minute.
07 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle with parsley, basil, and chives. Serve right away with extra lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you fussed all evening
- That bright lemon-garlic butter sauce makes everything it touches better including the bread you use to wipe the plate
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery and no amount of butter sauce can fix that tragedy so watch them like a hawk
- Dry shrimp thoroughly before they hit the pan or they will steam instead of sear and miss out on that golden crust
03 -
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly so pull them from the fridge 15 minutes before starting
- Keep a lemon wedge handy for each guest because that final squeeze right before eating brightens everything