In need of a quick and easy dinner? Here’s an idea that’s so quick, simple and bursting with flavor, it will become a family favorite in no time: this Garlic Shrimp recipe! It’s amazing what a little garlic, butter, and lemon juice can do for a pile of shrimp. Throw them in the pan and it makes absolute magic in under 15 minutes of prep time! This one is a quick dinner that’s on repeat at our house, and it always goes over well with everyone (even kids!).
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined (tail on or peeled)*
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus the zest of 1 lemon
Description
- Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry. Place it in a bowl and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and a few grinds of fresh ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Prepare all the remaining ingredients as noted above.
- In a very large aluminum or cast iron skillet*, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer (without stacking it) and cook for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes, until cooked on one side.
- Flip the shrimp with tongs. Add the salted butter and allow it to melt. Add the minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for another 1 to 1 ½ minutes until the shrimp is opaque and just cooked through. Serve immediately. Leftovers store well for up to 3 days.
