Description
A bright and savory Lemon Garlic Shrimp Meal Prep made with tender shrimp, fresh lemon, rich butter, garlic, and herbs. Cooks fast and stores well for convenient weekday meals.
Ingredients
1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
Half teaspoon salt
Half teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Half teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
Quarter teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 lemon zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1.
2. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt black pepper and paprika
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat then add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook while stirring until fragrant
4. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until they turn opaque and tender while stirring occasionally
5. Remove the skillet from the heat then add lemon zest lemon juice and sprinkle parsley over the top before serving or portioning for meal prep
6.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave using short intervals to keep the shrimp tender
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon after reheating to refresh the flavor
Pairs well with rice pasta roasted vegetables quinoa or fresh salads
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American