Quick and Easy Shrimp Dinner

Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick and Easy Shrimp Dinner, a flavorful one-pan recipe ready in just 20 minutes! Perfectly seared shrimp are bathed in a zesty garlic-lemon butter sauce, infused with the brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat. This restaurant-quality dish is effortlessly prepared with simple pantry staples like olive oil, butter, and minced garlic, making it a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Serve it over fluffy rice or al dente pasta to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking for a quick yet impressive meal idea, this shrimp recipe will become your go-to for easy, delicious dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon zest of a lemon
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups cooked rice or pasta, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side without moving them.

Step 5

Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are opaque in the middle. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium and add the lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan to create a sauce.

Step 7

Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat them in the garlic-lemon butter sauce. Cook for 1 more minute to warm the shrimp through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Step 9

Serve the shrimp immediately over a bed of cooked rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1344.2 grams (1344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1771

Total Fat 32.10g	41%
Saturated Fat 5.60g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 1705mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 232.00g	84%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 2.00g
Protein 131.90g	264%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 464mg	36%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1730mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.6%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 53.2%