🍤 How to Cook Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon (in 20 Minutes)

Garlic lemon-buttered shrimp searing to orange sprinkled with parsley

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🍤 How to Cook Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon in 20 Minutes

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Estimated Calories: ~220 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Base

• 500 g shrimp, thawed (shells optional)
• Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

Garlic Butter Sauce

• 2 cloves garlic per pound shrimp, diced
• 1–2 spoonfuls garlic paste
• 2 tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 fresh lemon, juiced
• Handful parsley, chopped

Steps

1. Heat pan – Set stove or induction hob to medium-high (8/10).
2. Melt butter – Add 1 tbsp butter to pan and let melt evenly.
3. Cook garlic – Add diced garlic and sauté lightly until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp – Place thawed, dry shrimp in a single layer.
5. Add garlic paste – Spoon 1–2 portions over shrimp for extra flavor.
6. Stir – Mix gently in a figure-eight motion for 30 seconds.
7. Add lemon juice – Pour in fresh lemon juice and stir another 30 seconds.
8. Add second butter – Drop in the last tbsp of butter for richness.
9. Check temp – Cook until shrimp are pink, firm, and reach 145°F (63°C).
10. Rest – Turn off heat, let shrimp rest 1 minute in sauce.
11. Serve – Garnish with parsley and plate immediately.

Plating

• Spoon shrimp onto a shallow plate.
• Drizzle with leftover garlic butter sauce from the pan.
• Finish with a sprinkle of parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

TwoFoodies Portion

• Duygu: ~35% of dish ≈ 175 g shrimp (~9–10 pieces) → ~190 kcal | 20 g protein | 10 g fat | 1 g carbs
• Pat: ~65% of dish ≈ 325 g shrimp (~17–18 pieces) → ~350 kcal | 37 g protein | 18 g fat | 2 g carbs

TwoFoodies Tips

• Sear shrimp 30 seconds longer at the end for a crispier edge.
• Add a splash of white wine or seafood broth for a richer sauce.
• Season with red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra depth.