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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet with Lemon Sauce

Close-up of plump shrimp cooking in a cast iron skillet with rich garlic butter and lemon sauce.
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Make this quick and easy shrimp skillet dinner featuring shrimp cooked in garlic butter and finished with a bright lemon sauce. This recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, do not let the garlic brown.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the white wine or broth and let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the fresh lemon juice. Let the sauce reduce slightly for about 1 minute.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the lemon butter sauce.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold butter right at the end before adding the shrimp back.
  • If you plan to serve this with pasta, cook the pasta first and reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water to thin the sauce if necessary.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook very quickly in the hot skillet.

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