Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Succulent shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a bright lemon finish, ready in minutes for a satisfying seafood dish. This Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is melted and starting to bubble.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp. Toss everything together for 30 seconds until the sauce coats the shrimp evenly. Remove from heat and serve immediately.