Description
Bright lemon shrimp cooked in a buttery skillet sauce with capers for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry, then season with salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
7. Stir in capers, return shrimp to the pan, and spoon sauce over shrimp for 1 minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to enjoy the lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
