Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

A quick and flavorful main dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and finished with a bright splash of lemon zest. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 280 cal
Steps

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