Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon

Juicy shrimp cook in minutes with garlic, butter, and fresh lemon. This fast recipe works as a main dish, pasta topping, or simple appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp in one layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
5. Turn off heat, add lemon juice and parsley, and toss gently.
6. Serve immediately.

Easy Tips

• Do not overcook the shrimp.
• Dry shrimp well so they sear instead of steam.
• Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Simple, honest home cooking from Savora America.