Description
Restaurant-quality Mediterranean shrimp in 20 minutes. Tender jumbo shrimp in a golden, buttery lemon-garlic sauce, perfect as a standalone or over pasta, rice, or greens.
Ingredients
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (1.5 pounds, 26-30 count per pound)
Butter (4 tablespoons, unsalted)
Garlic cloves, minced (6-8 fresh cloves)
Fresh lemon juice (3 tablespoons)
Lemon zest (1 teaspoon, finely grated)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon, extra-virgin for finishing)
Sea salt (1/2 teaspoon, adjust to taste)
Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground)
Red pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon, optional for heat)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high (180°C/350°F)
Add butter and minced garlic; sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant
Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using)
Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and golden
Stir in lemon zest and half the lemon juice; simmer 1-2 minutes
Drizzle remaining lemon juice; remove from heat
Notes
Use a heavy skillet for even browning
Pat shrimp dry to avoid steaming instead of searing
Add chopped parsley or dill for fresh flavor
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg