Ah, Lemon Herb Shrimp in Garlic Butter Oil—a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect as an appetizer, over pasta, or with rice. 🍤🍋 Here’s a detailed recipe:
Lemon Herb Shrimp in Garlic Butter Oil
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
1. Prepare the shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried herbs.
2. Heat the garlic butter oil
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (do not burn).
3. Cook the shrimp
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Shrimp cook very quickly, so watch closely.
4. Add lemon and herbs
- Remove skillet from heat, then add lemon juice, zest, and chopped parsley.
- Toss shrimp gently to coat in the garlic butter oil.
5. Serve
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips for Best Results
- Do not overcook shrimp; they turn rubbery quickly.
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp 15–20 minutes in garlic, lemon, and herbs before cooking.
- Adding a splash of white wine during cooking can enhance the sauce.
- Garnish with extra lemon wedges for bright, fresh flavor.
💡 Fun variation: You can make a one-pan lemon herb shrimp skillet with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and zucchini for a complete meal.
If you want, I can make a quick 15-minute dinner plan using this lemon herb shrimp with sides and suggested wine or drink pairings.
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