Butter Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Zest

Indulge in this quick and flavorful butter garlic shrimp dish, perfect for a solo dinner. The rich butter combined with aromatic garlic and a splash of lemon zest creates a delightful experience in just a few minutes.

Main Dish
easy 15 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. 3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. 5. Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the shrimp, stirring to combine. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Ingredients

200g shrimp (peeled and deveined) 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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