Garlic Herb Shrimp (Printer-Friendly)

Succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic, herbs, and lemon for a flavorful and fast seafood dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons salted butter

→ Produce & Herbs

03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat 3 tablespoons of salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it foams gently. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care to avoid browning.
02 - Arrange peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Sprinkle evenly with dried basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir frequently and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp turn opaque pink, curl slightly, and are fully cooked.
03 - Remove the skillet from heat. Immediately drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Toss gently to coat shrimp evenly with bright, fresh flavors. Serve without delay.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Removing the skillet promptly after cooking prevents shrimp from becoming tough, as they continue cooking off the heat.
02 - Fresh lemon juice added at the end delivers a more vibrant aroma and flavor than bottled juice.
03 - This dish freezes poorly; best consumed fresh or refrigerated up to two days.