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Herb and Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Herb Shrimp

Garlic Herb Shrimp is a simple seafood recipe that is bursting with flavor. Perfect for pasta, tacos, and over a bed of rice.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 pound large shrimp (21 - 25 count per pound) peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet, over medium-high heat, until it starts to foam. Add the minced garlic to the butter. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot skillet. Sprinkle the basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes onto the shrimp. Stir and cook until shrimps are pink and opaque; about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, then pour the lemon juice and chopped parsley all over shrimp. Gently toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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