Famous Red Lobster Shrimp
This delightfully garlicky and buttery dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
Sauce
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the softened butter. Let it melt and start to bubble just a bit.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for around 1 minute until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn!
- Toss in the shrimp. Add the peeled shrimp to the pan, and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top if you’re using it. Give everything a gentle stir to combine and allow the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.