Garlic Butter Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Plump shrimp seared in butter and garlic, finished with bright lemon zest and fresh herbs for a quick, elegant dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Butter, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 Lemon
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams slightly.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
4. Step 4: Add shrimp in a single layer, cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, turning once.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in zest from 1 lemon (1 tsp) and juice (1 tbsp), then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.