Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Shrimps

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter together in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant but not browned.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Drizzle the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the shrimp, stirring to coat evenly.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp.
7. Serve immediately, either on its own or over pasta or rice for a more substantial meal.