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One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp

A quick one-pan lemon garlic shrimp recipe with tender shrimp, fresh lemon, garlic, butter or olive oil, and simple seasonings. Perfect for an easy seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges optional for serving

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
  6. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest if using, and red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  9. Serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly and should be pink, opaque, and slightly curled. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking. Use olive oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.