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Garlic Butter Shrimp

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This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe comes together in about 10 minutes for a simple weeknight protein! Serve it with broccoli and pasta for a quick dinner or prep it over the weekend for easy lunches throughout the week!

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound jumbo peeled, deveined shrimp with the tail on
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towel.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 pound shrimp along with a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low and add 6 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon lemon zest and cook for another minute. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let them melt.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy!
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