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Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp

Juicy, buttery, and packed with garlic flavor! 🧄🍋 These Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp are ready in under 15 minutes, making them the perfect high-protein meal or appetizer. Serve them with rice, pasta, or your favorite veggies for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 679.1
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.