Description
This Garlic Herb Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a fragrant butter, garlic, and herb sauce, finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley for a zesty and fresh taste. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Herbs
- 1 pound large shrimp (21 – 25 count per pound), peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Other Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Garlic: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to foam. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and stir, cooking for about 30 seconds to release the garlic aroma without browning.
- Cook the Shrimp with Herbs: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the hot skillet. Sprinkle the dried basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly over the shrimp. Stir well and cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, approximately 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through but tender.
- Finish with Lemon and Parsley: Turn off the heat and immediately pour the fresh lemon juice over the shrimp. Add the chopped parsley and gently toss everything together to coat the shrimp evenly with the bright and fresh flavors. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results; frozen shrimp should be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit for a milder dish.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious butter sauce.
- To keep shrimp tender, avoid overcooking; shrimp cook quickly and become rubbery if left too long in the skillet.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger servings.
