Lemon Pepper Shrimp is a fast and easy seafood recipe ready in just 20 minutes for dinner! Gluten free and keto low carb, the shrimp and citrus sauce are a family hit. #shrimp #lemonshrimp #seafood
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: 30 Min or Less, Gluten Free, Keto/Low Carb, Seafood
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
1poundshrimp(large or extra large recommended, deveined and no shells)
Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add the butter.
When the butter is melted, add the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer. Add the shrimp and arrange in a single layer in the sauce.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until the side touching the pan is turning pink and the bottom half of the shrimp toward the pan is white instead of clear.
Flip the shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp is cooked through, approximately 2-3 minutes more. The middle crevice down the back of the shrimp will be white instead of clear. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice is best.The shrimp cooks very fast so have everything else ready before starting the shrimp.If you want a thicker sauce, combine 1 Tablespoon of flour or 1/2 Tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water or sauce and add to the skillet before adding the shrimp.