Lemon Garlic Shrimp

  • 6
  • 15 mins
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (1/2)
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper (1/2)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (3)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (2)
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (3/8)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided (1/8)
  • () = halved recipe

Preparation

Step 1

PREP ingredients before you begin cooking. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 (1) tablespoons butter. Add garlic to skillet and cook about 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute without stirring. Continue cooking until shrimp begin turning pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove shrimp from pan and set aside in a bowl. (They will be returned to the skillet to continue cooking).

Add lemon juice to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add remaining butter and cook until melted. Add 1/2 of parsley. Stir to combine. Add shrimp back into the pan. Stir to combine. Cook until shrimp are opaque, about 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Top with remaining parsley and serve with a lemon wedge, if desired.

Serve over pasta or steamed vegetables.