Description
Lemon Basil Shrimp is a light and flavorful seafood dish combining juicy shrimp with fresh basil and a zesty lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a refreshing summer dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil.
- Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they should be just opaque.
- Great served over angel hair pasta or with a side of roasted vegetables.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
