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A serving of skillet shrimp cooked with fresh lemon slices and herbs.

Skillet Shrimp with Lemon

This quick and easy Skillet Shrimp with Lemon recipe delivers perfectly cooked shrimp in a flavorful garlic-lemon sauce. Ideal for a weeknight meal, it's ready in minutes and pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth (optional)
  • 1-2 medium fresh lemons, juiced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
  • Cook shrimp in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Optionally, add wine or broth and simmer to deglaze the pan.
  • Remove from heat, add lemon juice and parsley, then toss to coat.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  • Serve the skillet shrimp immediately.

Notes

Ensure shrimp are thoroughly dried before cooking for better searing. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to achieve a good sear and avoid steaming the shrimp.