Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Sauté
Heat butter + olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).

4️⃣ Add Lemon
Stir in lemon juice and zest. Let simmer 1–2 minutes.

5️⃣ Combine
Return shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

🍝 Serving Ideas

  • Over angel hair pasta
  • With steamed rice
  • In warm tortillas (shrimp tacos)
  • With toasted baguette to soak up sauce

🔥 Flavor Variations

  • Add ¼ cup white wine before lemon for a scampi-style sauce
  • Stir in 2 tbsp heavy cream for creamy lemon shrimp
  • Add grated Parmesan at the end

If you’d like, I can also give you:

  • 🍝 Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
  • 🧄 Air fryer version
  • 🍋 Keto / low-carb version
  • 🌶 Spicy Cajun twist