Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon Basil Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon and fresh basil butter sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt, black pepper 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

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbling. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque around the edges.
4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and add 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce coats them.
5. Step 5: Remove shrimp from heat and serve immediately, spooning the lemon basil butter over the top.