Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish sautéed in garlic butter and finished with a fresh splash of lemon zest. Perfect for a light, satisfying main course.

Main Dish
Easy 15 min 280 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. 2. Heat olive oil and 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 and pepper. 5. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. 6. Stir in lemon juice and zest, cook for another 30 seconds. 7. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh 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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