Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Plump shrimp quickly seared in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs for a light yet flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 12 oz Shrimp
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 Lemon
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 lemon's zest and juice, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute until sauce is heated through and glossy.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.