Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish sautéed in garlic butter with a fresh hint of lemon zest. Perfectly balanced and ready in minutes for a satisfying main course.

Steps

1. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. 2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. 3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. 5. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. 6. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice, cook for another minute. 7. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top. 8. Serve immediately, optionally with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

150g shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Optional: pinch of red chili flakes