Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

Indulge in this quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp dish, perfectly seared to golden perfection and kissed with a hint of lemon. It's a delightful meal that's simple enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough for entertaining guests.

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. 3. Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. 4. Add the lemon zest and juice, stirring to coat the shrimp. 5. Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

200g shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil Zest of 1 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)