Description
Indulge in the refreshing and vibrant flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Special, a dish that brings a delightful coastal flair to your dinner table. With perfectly cooked shrimp enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Whether served over fluffy rice or paired with fresh vegetables, this shrimp dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 rounded tablespoon sweet or smoked paprika
- 1/2–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to your taste
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
- 8–12 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Juice from 1–2 lemons
- Chili sauce, for serving
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or avocado oil mayo
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss with flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook shrimp until pink (about 2 minutes each side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until golden. Add shrimp back into the skillet.
- Toss everything together for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce or sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg