5-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
This 5-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp features juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter and lemon sauce. A quick, elegant seafood dish ready in minutes.
Method
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Remove from heat immediately.
This 5-Minute Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick yet elegant seafood dish packed with bright, bold flavor. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice, creating a perfectly balanced combination of savory, buttery, and citrusy goodness.
Perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive date-night dinner, this shrimp recipe comes together in minutes while tasting like a restaurant-quality meal. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Ready in just five minutes, this easy lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe is a fast and flavorful way to enjoy a gourmet-style seafood dish at home.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Sodium
- 380 mg
Values are estimates based on USDA FoodData Central and vary with brands and portioning.
Chef notes
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking to ensure a good sear.
Substitutions
- Shrimp: Scallops or diced chicken — Butter: Olive oil
Serving suggestions
Serve over quick-cook angel hair pasta or with crusty bread.
Storage
Reidgerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Gentle pan reheat. Overheating makes them rubbery.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs
Variations
- Cajun: Add cajun spice
- Asian: Soy sauce and ginger instead of lemon
Why it works
Shrimp protein coils tighter when cooked long; quick high heat creates tender texture.
Frequently asked questions
Frozen shrimp?
Thaw completely first.
How to tell done?
They form a 'C' shape. 'O' shape is overcooked.
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