🍋🧄 Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp with Lemon ✨

A juicy, buttery weeknight dinner fix that’s quick, flavorful, and always a hit!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Add Lemon & Herbs: Stir in lemon juice, zest, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
5. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy immediately!

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes
• Yield: Serves 2–3
• Calories: ~250 per serving

✨ Quick, buttery, and bursting with citrusy flavor—this shrimp dish is perfect for busy weeknights!