Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Plump shrimp quickly sautéed and finished in a bright, buttery lemon sauce perfect over rice or pasta. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 5 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and remaining 2 tbsp butter; cook for 1 minute until sauce is smooth and coats shrimp.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately.