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Golden pan-fried shrimp on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley.

Pan-Fried Shrimp

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Sear juicy Pan-Fried Shrimp in a garlicky lemon butter sauce. This 10-minute gluten-free recipe is your lightning-fast weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the shrimp dry using paper towels. Next, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then add the shrimp to evenly coat them with the seasoning.
    Seasoning raw shrimp in a bowl for Pan-Fried Shrimp.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
    Pan-fried shrimp cooking in a black skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, then season with more salt and pepper to taste.
    Pan-fried shrimp in a cast iron skillet with a spoon.
  • Cook for about 1 minute until the shrimp are heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing extra lemon juice on top.
    Pan-fried shrimp in a skillet, garnished with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 225mgFiber: 0.05g
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