Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

A quick and flavorful main dish where succulent shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, accented with fresh lemon zest. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 250 cal
Steps

1. Heat olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. 4. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. 5. Stir in lemon zest and remove from heat. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Ingredients

150g shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp olive oil Zest of half a lemon Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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