Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 Tablespoons Butter
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 7 Ounces Shrimp, cleaned and deveined without tails
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop garlic: Finely chop the garlic cloves to prepare them for sautéing.
- Prepare shrimp: Ensure the shrimp are cleaned, deveined, and tails removed.
- Melt butter: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Sauté garlic: Stir in the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add shrimp: Place shrimp into the skillet, spreading them out evenly.
- Season shrimp: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the shrimp.
- Cook and stir shrimp: Stir and flip the shrimp to ensure they cook evenly on both sides over medium heat.
- Cook through: Continue cooking the shrimp until they are pink and opaque throughout, about 3-4 minutes total.
- Add lemon juice: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for a citrusy finish.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top if desired and serve the shrimp hot.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to avoid toughness.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice based on personal preference.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- Fresh parsley adds a nice color and subtle freshness but is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
