I adore Shrimp in Lemon and Garlic Sauce. Lemon , garlic, and butter sauce is the best in shrimp dishes. This is one of our favorite shrimp recipes, and I serve it usually over creamy pasta. It is absolutely HEAVENLY! 

These shrimp go incredibly well with spaghetti squash, over-bowl greens, zoodles, cauliflower rice, and zucchini noodles. If none of those appeal to you, which I would be shocked if it doesn’t, but lets pretend, then grab a loaf of Italian or French bread and dip it in before eating.

Let me tell you, friends, you should most definitely try it.

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I could have done that in the past or I could not. These have the nicest flavor and scent, by far. You must try this recipe since it is incredibly simple and delicious.

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Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Shrimp in Lemon and Garlic Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Shrimp in Lemon and Garlic Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 pounds shrimp, with a tail peeled and deveined
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3-5 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, use ripe Lemon
• 1/4 teaspoon organic tumeric powder optional, read notes
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

GARNISH

• Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Clean, peel, and devein shrimp then pat dry with a kitchen paper towel. If you want to save time you can get already deveined and peeled shrimp.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. To the butter add cleaned, shrimp and season the shrimp with sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
4. Cook for about two minutes on each side, the shrimp is cooked when it turns completely pink, make sure to stir; Remove from the pan and set aside on a platter or a plate.
5. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet, then add the garlic and cook for about one minute.
6. Add lemon juice, and turmeric powder. Cook, while slightly moving the skillet or just stir the butter, garlic, lemon juice, and turmeric together.
7. Cook it for a couple of minutes at medium-high temperature, continuously stirring.
8. Return the shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat the shrimp with the butter mixture and cook for an additional minute or so. Add lemon zest and stir again. This is just to combine all the flavors and allow the shrimp to soak in the lemony flavor.
9. Take off the heat. Taste test, and add more salt or lemon juice to please your taste buds.
10. Garnish with parsley if you desire. The best served over pasta.

Notes

I add turmeric powder for the color, plus it got amazing health benefits. It is, of course, optional.

If the shrimp are precooked and frozen, thaw them first completely. Submerge the shrimp under cold water and let it sit until defrosted for about 10-15 minutes. Then take kitchen paper towels and make sure to dry the shrimp completely before cooking it.

if it is pre-cooked you don't need as much time to cook on each side. Just make a sauce and toss pre-cooked shrimp in it to heat it through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 411Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 517mgSodium: 2285mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 52g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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