Here is a delicious, simple recipe for the shrimp dish shown in your image — a classic Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp 🦐🍋🧄
⭐ Garlic Butter Lemon Shrimp — Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500–600 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4–5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional but delicious)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Sear the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large pan.
- Add shrimp in one layer.
- Cook 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly golden.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
In the same pan:
- Add remaining butter.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds (don’t brown it).
- Pour in chicken broth or white wine.
- Add lemon juice and zest.
- Let it simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Combine
Return the shrimp to the pan and toss gently in the sauce.
Cook 1 minute more.
5. Finish
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and black pepper.
Taste and adjust lemon/salt.
Serving Ideas:
✔ Over pasta
✔ With rice or quinoa
✔ With crusty bread to dip in the sauce
✔ As a light meal with salad
