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Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This quick and flavorful 15 Minute Garlic Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce recipe brings together succulent shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon butter sauce infused with garlic, caper brine, and red pepper flakes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it is simple to prepare and packed with vibrant, fresh flavors that pair wonderfully with rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6–8 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoon butter, cut into cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. INFUSE: Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil and red pepper flakes and allow the spice to infuse into the oil for 30 seconds, creating a flavorful base for the shrimp.
  2. SHRIMP: Add the shrimp to the pan, spreading them out evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Cook for about 1 minute, flipping as needed. Then add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and caper brine to the skillet and let cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
  3. SPRINKLE: Add half of the chopped parsley along with the cubes of butter. Swirl the pan gently so that the butter melts slowly over 2-3 minutes, forming a rich, thick sauce that coats the shrimp beautifully.
  4. FINISH: Stir in the remaining parsley to add freshness. If the sauce becomes too thick, remove the shrimp to a serving dish and add a teaspoon of water to the pan to thin the sauce to a pourable consistency. Serve immediately, optionally over rice or pasta tossed with olive oil.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
  • If the sauce thickens too much after resting, gently reheat with a splash of water to restore consistency.
  • Leftover sauce can be saved and used as a drizzle for vegetables or salads.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/3 recipe)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

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