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Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe Easy Zesty Lemon Flavor

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy garlic butter shrimp with a zesty lemon flavor, delivering a perfect golden crunch and juicy interior in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on or off)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, toss shrimp with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Zest the lemon carefully avoiding the white pith, then cut and juice it. Set aside separately.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Let it get hot enough that a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
  6. Flip shrimp and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside on a plate.
  7. Lower heat to medium, add butter to the same pan with residual oils and browned bits.
  8. Stir in minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  9. Stir in lemon zest and juice, scraping the pan to mix all flavors.
  10. Return shrimp to the pan and toss quickly in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  11. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the shrimp before serving.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Add garlic after shrimp are mostly cooked to prevent burning. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain texture.

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