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Garlic Shrimp with Lemon

Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlicky lemon butter, finished with fresh parsley and served with crusty bread and a side of greens. A quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
28g
Garlic Shrimp with Lemon
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook without stirring until they turn pink on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until just opaque, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Add the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp parsley, scraping up any browned bits. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce, about 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    In the same skillet, add the 4 cups spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Toast the 4 bread slices until golden. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the spinach with the toast on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • citrus juicer
  • toaster or broiler

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