Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Quick and elegant shrimp cooked in a garlic-butter sauce with lemon zest, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a light yet satisfying dinner. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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.

★ 3.7 (15 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1/2 cup white wine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly.
  3. Step 3: Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp?

American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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