Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

10 min
4 servings

This lemon Garlic Shrimp recipe is a one-pan seafood entrée that's ready in under 10 minutes and loaded with fresh flavors and the best buttery sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is tender and opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.