Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

Bright, buttery, and garlicky, this Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, divided

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lemon (optional for extra citrus flavor)

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

How to Make