One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest(optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

4. 4

   Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

7. 7

   Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.