Ingredients
• 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• ⅓ cup butter, divided
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of ½ lemon (optional but amazing)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: pinch of chili flakes 🌶️
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👩🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
1️⃣ Season shrimp
• Pat shrimp dry.
• Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2️⃣ Sear shrimp
• Heat olive oil + ½ of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp in a single layer.
• Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden.
• Remove shrimp and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the sauce
• In the same skillet, add remaining butter.
• Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn it).
• Stir in lemon juice and zest.
4️⃣ Combine
• Return shrimp to the pan.
• Toss to coat in the lemon garlic butter sauce.
• Cook 1–2 minutes more.
5️⃣ Finish
• Sprinkle with parsley (and chili flakes if using).
• Serve immediately.
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✅ Serving Ideas
• Over rice 🍚
• With pasta 🍝
• On toast or garlic bread 🥖
• With veggies or salad 🥗