Lemon Herb Shrimp Recipe

A quick and flavorful Lemon Herb Shrimp Recipe made with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and tender shrimp. Perfect for weeknight dinners in under 20 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Marinating: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

1 Large skillet (12 in) Cast iron or stainless steel preferred
1 Mixing bowl For marinating shrimp
1 Chef's knife For chopping herbs
1 Microplane zester For lemon zest
1 Tongs For flipping shrimp
1 Small whisk For mixing marinade

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Shrimp Large, peeled & deveined
3 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
¼ cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
2 Lemons Zest of both
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped
1 teaspoon Oregano Dried
½ teaspoon Thyme leaves Fresh
1 teaspoon Sea salt Or to taste
½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
2 tablespoon Butter Or substitute olive oil

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper.
Rest shrimp at room temperature 10 min.
Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs for marinade.
Toss shrimp with half of marinade.
Heat skillet on medium-high.
Add shrimp in single layer, sear 2–3 min per side.
Remove from heat, add butter and remaining marinade.
Serve immediately with lemon zest garnish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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