Quick & Easy Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Shrimp
This quick garlic pan-seared shrimp with lemon sauce is made in only 10 minutes! Tender and juicy shrimp with a crispy outside makes the best easy seafood dinner or appetizer.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 156kcal
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet, large you could also use a non-stick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Pat raw, defrosted shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season each side with salt and pepper.1 pound shrimp, salt and pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a non-stock or cast iron skillet.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add minced garlic to olive oil and stir until fragrant, around 1 minute.2 cloves garlic
- Add seasoned the shrimp to the skillet and do not crowd the pan. Allow shrimp to cook, undisturbed for 1-2 minutes. It will be time to flip when the shrimp begin to look opaque on the bottom, not translucent.
- Flip the shrimp and add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Allow butter to melt and gently tilt the skillet to coat. Cook for a total of 1-2 minutes on the second side, remembering that the second side tends to cook faster.1 tablespoon butter
- Turn off the heat and add the juice of half of a lemon. Stir to coat and serve.juice of ½ lemon
Notes
- Don't skip the butter! I find it really gives these pan-seared shrimp an excellent flavor that elevates it above using olive oil only.
- Cook time notes: If using a different shrimp such as prawns, jumbo, or gulf shrimp, adjust the cooking time up or down according to size. Smaller shrimp may cook in as little as one minute per side while larger prawns make take 2 minutes per side.
- How to tell if pan-seared shrimp are done: Once the shrimp are cooked on one side, the second side tends to take less time. Monitor your shrimp to see them begin making a "c" shape, letting you know that they are done cooking.
- How to get a sear on shrimp: Give shrimp ample space between each other in the pan. Do not disturb them during cooking to enable them to get a crispy sear on each side.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 22.9g | Fat: 7g