Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp features plump, tender shrimp bathed in a silky butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of red pepper flakes. Throw it in lemon garlic pasta to make Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. These flavors would be great with Sous Vide Shrimp

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Shrimp Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 130kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $20

Ingredients

1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter (sautéed version only)
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 lemon, juiced and zested
salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ cup optional garnish : parsley

Instructions

Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Pre-heat the oven to 400℉.
Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray. Set aside.
Add the shrimp and oil to a large bowl and toss gently to coat.
Add the garlic, and red pepper flakes and lightly toss to combine, making sure each shrimp is nicely coated with seasonings.
Transfer the shrimp to the cookie sheet (single layer) and bake for 4-5 minutes. The shrimp should be pink and form a "c" shape.
Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze the lemon over the shrimp.
Add salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with parsley and enjoy immediately.

Sautéed Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping and stirring occasionally. The shrimp should be pink and form a "c" shape.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.

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