Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan
Juicy shrimp cooked in a nonstick pan with garlic and a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 13 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 210 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 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a high-quality nonstick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pan in a single layer; cook for 2 minutes without moving until edges turn pink and slightly crisp.
- Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter along with 4 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, cooking for another 30 seconds until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the shrimp.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, and toss gently before serving immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan take to make?
Total time is about 13 minutes (5 min prep + 8 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 Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan?
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 unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan?
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 Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan 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 Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter in Nonstick Pan?
Seafood 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.
