Garlic Herb Shrimp Dish (Printer-Friendly)
Tender shrimp cooked in buttery garlic sauce with herbs and lemon for a vibrant, flavorful seafood dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Dairy
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3 tablespoons salted butter
→ Aromatics and Herbs
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
# Steps to Make This:
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming gently. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
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Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Sprinkle with dried basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir frequently and cook until shrimp turn opaque pink and curl slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove skillet from heat immediately. Pour fresh lemon juice over shrimp, add chopped parsley, and gently toss to combine. Serve promptly.
# Additional Notes:
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Do not overcook shrimp as they continue to cook off the heat; removing promptly ensures tender texture.
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Using fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the dish more effectively than bottled lemon juice.
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Leftovers should be refrigerated and consumed within two days; reheating gently to avoid toughness.