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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini

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A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring buttery, garlicky shrimp and tender zucchini with a bright lemon flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the zucchinis into ¼-inch thick half-moons, mince the garlic, and squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Let the butter melt and foam but not brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly curled, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and firm. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Toss in zucchini slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp with some golden edges.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan. Pour lemon juice over everything and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to coat and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the shrimp. Use room temperature shrimp for even cooking. Stir garlic constantly to prevent bitterness. Remove shrimp promptly when they curl into tight ‘C’ shapes to avoid overcooking. Butter can burn easily, so combining it with olive oil raises the smoke point.

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