Skillet Butter-Lemon Shrimp
Skillet Butter-Lemon Shrimp is rich and buttery with a bright hit of citrus that lifts the sweetness of tender bay shrimp. A touch of garlic salt, plus simple salt and pepper, keeps the flavors clean and focused. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a speedy appetizer when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a large skillet over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring in the hot butter, until browned, about 2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low.
- 2
Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Take off the heat; stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice.
- Calories 331.34 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.72 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 245.27 mg High
- Sodium 137.2 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.01 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 72.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source
- Potassium 303.76 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄