Name: Butter Garlic Shrimp with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined; ½ cup butter, unsalted; 1 ¼ tbsp Italian Seasoning; 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 1 lemon; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 16 ounces Angel Hair Spaghetti, cooked al dente

Summer is the perfect time for cooking seafood; shrimp is one of our favorite types of seafood. Lemon garlic butter shrimp is the easiest and flavour packed shrimp. It is one of the fabulous recipes and a must-try dish. When you combine a few ingredients and come up with this flavour combination in under 20 minutes, who would not want to make this for a weeknight dinner? It is perfect for weeknights and date nights. Because it not only feels fancy but also saves a lot of time. It is my go-to recipe when I stir up something in a hurry or when I am hosting a party. This one-pan recipe dish leaves you just one dish to wash in the end. Lemon garlic butter shrimp is light, flavourful and pairs well with side dishes and desserts. This meal is super easy to throw together any night of the week. This is the meal that I get requests for at least once a week. Also, it can be served over anything.

Some advice, I always buy shrimp that is deveined and peeled already. It considerably cuts down preparation time. I also make sure that I use fresh lemon juice and not the bottled type of lemon juice. The same goes for the garlic, use fresh not jarred. These are two of the key elements in this recipe.

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is one of those meals I usually need to order at a restaurant. Up until this recipe, it just seemed like it would be too time-consuming to make myself. I sure am glad that I was wrong. Now I can eat it more often.

You could use any type of pasta that you want in this dish. I prefer the Angel Hair pasta, as that is the most likely thing I am served with when I order this out at restaurants.

Why Will You Love This Recipe?

It is adaptable. You may start with this shrimp basic recipe and jazz it up with whatever you want to make it your own! Some people have been known to add chilli, and red pepper flakes, as well as other Mexican-style spices. Alternatively, toss in a finely chopped chipotle pepper and a spoonful of adobo sauce with the garlic and herbs.
Easy to make. It can not get any easier than this to make a great shrimp supper. As a result, it is ideal for a last-minute dish.
Ingredients are easily available. It would not be easy to put together if the ingredients were difficult to come by or handle, would it? As a result, I stick to basic ingredients such as lemon, garlic, butter, and Italian seasonings.
Serves a crowd. You can easily double or triple this recipe and only add a few minutes to the prep and cooking time. Combine with this Creamy Parmesan Spinach Orzo for a satisfying, tasty, and complete dish!
Flavourful: This lemon garlic shrimp recipe is flavourful. Each bite is filled with crisp and juicy shrimp!
Healthy: This healthy shrimp dish is prepared with a few simple items you almost surely already have in your closet and is low in fat and carbs while being rich in proteins.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1.What type of shrimp should I be using in this recipe?

I buy medium peeled and deveined shrimp. It should be fresh if you have that opportunity, if not buy fresh flash frozen shrimp as an alternative. You can thaw the shrimp under cold running water.

2.How long should I cook the shrimp?

You know that shrimp cooks very quickly. You only need a few minutes for the shrimp to cook. Once the shrimp turns pink and opaque, it is done. Do not overcook the shrimp, it will become rubbery and not taste as good.

3.How high of heat should I use for the pan?

We want to get a slight char on the shrimp. If you use a large skillet over medium heat and do the shrimp in batches, this should work fine.

4.What should I serve with this?

It can be served over anything. Serve your delightful lemon garlic butter shrimp over pasta, zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, white rice, a bed of greens, or enjoy them plain. You can also top it with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. No matter which way you take, it will be a fantastic meal, so try one choice the first time and another the second.

5.How long will this last?

In the fridge, the shrimp will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container; so, feel free to make them ahead of time.

6.Can we use frozen shrimp?

Yes, you can use frozen shrimps. Frozen shrimp can be used for up to 3 months, if freezed in airtight container. But, thaw them to room temperature than use them in this recipe. In contrast, I recommend you to use fresh shrimp, but if you do use frozen, just make sure the shrimp is fully thawed and remove any excess water before baking.

7.What kind of shrimp should we buy?

I recommend you to use medium-sized shrimps, but you can also choose other kinds of shrimps of your choice. Also, if you can buy them peeled and deveined it will save your time.

However, you have two options for seasoning your shimp. You may season the shrimp in a skillet with herbs, garlic, and butter, like I did, or you can marinade them beforehand. They just need to marinade for fifteen minutes (30 maximum), otherwise the shrimp will begin to collapse before you can cook them.

What do you need to make Butter Garlic Shrimp with Lemon

1 pound shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined

½ cup butter, unsalted

1 ¼ tbsp Italian Seasoning

1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning

1 lemon

1 tbsp garlic, minced

16 ounces Angel Hair Spaghetti, cooked al dente

Recipe Step by Step

Step 1: Boil the Angel Hair Pasta

Boil the angel hair pasta according to package directions.

Step 2: Drain and Rinse the Pasta al dente

Drain and rinse the pasta when it is Al Dente.

Step 3: Set a skillet on medium heat

Set a skillet on medium heat.

Step 4: Add butter and garlic

Add the butter and the garlic in the skillet and saute for one minute.

Step 5: Add shrimp

Add the shrimp to the pan.

Step 6: Sprinkle the seasoning and continue to stir

Sprinkle the seasoning on the top of the shrimp, continue to stir and cook for upto two minutes.

Step 7: Squeeze the lemon

Squeeze one-half of lemon on top of the shrimp.

Step 8: Further cook

Cook for another two minutes.

Step 9: Stir the Angel Hair Spaghetti with shrimp and sauce

Stir the Angel Hair Spaghetti into the skillet with the shrimp and sauce.

Step 10: Stir gently to combine all ingredients

Stir gently so that all ingredients combine perfectly.

Step 11: Top with chopped parsley and serve

Finally, top with chopped parsley and serve!

Expert Tips

To make this lemon garlic shrimp spicy, add about a half to one teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or your favourite hot sauce on top.
To make a marinade, combine the garlic, herbs, and two tablespoons of olive oil in a resealable bag, then add the defrosted shrimp. Mix the shrimp around in the bag a little to have the marinade on all sides, then marinate for 15 minutes before cooking in a skillet as indicated, finishing with lemon juice.
Lemon garlic shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Microwave for just a few seconds or serve cold in a salad.
Use medium-sized shrimp for the best results, as larger shrimp can become spongy if cooked too long. Remove the shell and leave the tail on (it is pretty great for presentation), or detach it if you like.

Storage

You can keep the lemon garlic shrimp leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. To loosen the sauce, heat it in a saucepan or microwave with a few water drops.

Conclusion

To end, use high-quality ingredients because lemon garlic butter shrimp is made with just a few ingredients, make sure to use high-quality ingredients to let them shine. Don’t overcook, shrimps cook quickly, and when it is overcooked, they become rubbery. It only takes a few minutes on either side. As shrimp cook quickly, make sure ingredients are prepared, and everything is ready to add to the skillet before you get started to cook. It’s better if you get parsley chopped and mince garlic along before you head for cooking.

Yield: 4

Butter Garlic Shrimp with Lemon

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, medium, peeled and deveined
½ cup butter, unsalted
1 ¼ tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
1 lemon
1 tbsp garlic, minced
16 ounces Angel Hair Spaghetti, cooked al dente

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Angel Hair Pasta

Boil the angel hair pasta according to package directions.

Step 2: Drain and Rinse the Pasta al dente

Drain and rinse the pasta when it is Al Dente.

Step 3: Set a skillet on medium heat

Set a skillet on medium heat.

Step 4: Add butter and garlic

Add the butter and the garlic in the skillet and saute for one minute.

Step 5: Add shrimp

Add the shrimp to the pan.

Step 6: Sprinkle the seasoning and continue to stir

Sprinkle the seasoning on the top of the shrimp, continue to stir and cook for upto two minutes.

Step 7: Squeeze the lemon

Squeeze one-half of lemon on top of the shrimp.

Step 8: Further cook

Cook for another two minutes.

Step 9: Stir the Angel Hair Spaghetti with shrimp and sauce