Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

Plump shrimp seared in garlic butter and brightened with fresh lemon zest, finished with fragrant herbs for a quick, elegant keto dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Olive oil, Butter 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 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

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/2, zested and juiced Lemon
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet with the lemon juice and zest, tossing to coat. Cook for 1 minute until heated through and the edges are slightly crispy.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.