Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Quick pan-seared shrimp tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce brightened with fresh lemon and parsley. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe (low carb), ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp. Season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving until pink and edges turn golden.
3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 5 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, spooning garlic butter over shrimp until shrimp are opaque and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat shrimp in the bright, buttery sauce. Serve immediately.