Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Parsley

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

Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed and tossed in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley for a light seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, salt, black pepper 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and bubbling.
3. Step 3: Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring until edges turn pink.
4. Step 4: Flip shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and firm.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, tossing shrimp to coat evenly.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with extra parsley garnish.