Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley
Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful dish. This general-inspired seafood ready in about 10 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp dry, then season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper evenly.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
- Step 3: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving, until the undersides are pink and slightly browned.
- Step 4: Flip shrimp and add 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and the remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and sauce is glossy.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over shrimp and toss gently before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (5 min prep + 5 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 Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley?
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 salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley?
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 Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley 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 Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter and Parsley?
General 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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