Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender shrimp cooked with garlic, herbs, and lemon for a quick, flavorful seafood dish.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Seafood
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Dairy
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3 tablespoons salted butter
→ Aromatics & Herbs
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat the salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming gently. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, avoiding browning.
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Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Evenly sprinkle dried basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes over the shrimp. Stir frequently and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp turn opaque pink and curl slightly.
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Remove skillet from heat. Pour fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Gently toss to combine and coat evenly. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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Removing the pan from heat promptly prevents shrimp from becoming rubbery as they continue cooking slightly off heat.
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Fresh lemon juice enhances brightness more effectively than bottled lemon juice.
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Shrimp are best consumed fresh; leftovers store refrigerated in an airtight container up to two days.