Shrimp With Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Shrimp sautéed in a zesty lemon butter sauce, served with your choice of pasta
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Sauce
Pasta
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté Shrimp
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet, along with the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Pour in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
Serve the shrimp pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
