Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Herb Gremolata

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Tender shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, finished with a zesty gremolata featuring fresh parsley and lemon zest for a fresh regional touch. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 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 250 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, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to prepare the gremolata. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and foaming. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the prepared gremolata, tossing the shrimp gently to coat with the garlic butter and herb mixture. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.