Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill
Quick-cooked shrimp with a bright lemon-dill sauce, perfect for a light dinner served with crusty bread or rice. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup fresh dill to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Squeeze 3 tbsp lemon juice over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill?
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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill?
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 Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Shrimp with Lemon and Fresh Dill?
American 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
