Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic and lemon butter sauce, finished with fresh basil for a bright, herbaceous flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large 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 190 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 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 and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest, letting the sauce bubble gently for 1 minute to combine flavors.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and toss in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, stirring until wilted and aromatic. Serve immediately.