Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish sautéed in garlic butter and finished with a fresh lemon zest. Perfect for a light yet satisfying main course.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 250 cal
Steps

1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. 3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. 5. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. 6. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. 7. Stir to coat shrimp evenly and cook for another 30 seconds. 8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. 9. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

150g shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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