Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp seared to perfection with garlic, herbs, and a splash of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or thyme)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, waiting until it shimmers.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the pan, cooking undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Flip the shrimp, add minced garlic, and sauté for another minute until fully opaque.
- Add butter and lemon juice, tossing everything together until glossy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and an extra wedge of lemon.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a perfect sear. Keep a close eye on the cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, seafood, quick meals, pan-seared, family dinner