Ingredients
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined with tails optional
– salt and pepper to taste
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
– juice of one lemon
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
– Plant-based butter for vegan diets to keep the creamy texture
– Marinated king oyster mushrooms for vegan or vegetarian variations
Instructions
1-First, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat to create a flavorful base.
2-Next, add the 1 pound of large shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails optional), and season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
3-Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque for that perfect tenderness.
4-Then, stir in 2-3 teaspoons of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to let the flavors blend.
5-Finally, add the juice of one lemon and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, mixing everything together before serving immediately.
Last Step:
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🔪 Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before cooking – this ensures they get a nice sear instead of steaming
⏰ Watch the shrimp carefully as they cook – they go from perfectly done to overcooked in just 30 seconds
🍋 Add the lemon juice and parsley at the very end to preserve their fresh flavors and bright colors
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg