Lemon Shrimp

Juicy, plump shrimp in a butter lemon sauce, topped with freshly grated parmesan and pepper flakes. Dinner is made in no time.

Protein packed lunch - Lemon Shrimp

One of the best meats, in my eyes to cook if you have limited time, is shrimp. It cooks in minutes and food can be on the plates in no time. This Lemon Shrimp recipe is a staple in our house. Pair it with a simple veggie, whole grain and you have a delicious balanced meal. A dinner that saves you time in the kitchen and money in the bank. The shrimp are tender and juicy, with a bright citrusy butter sauce. Yum.

Quick and Simple Recipe - Lemon Shrimp

Buttery shrimp with lemon and garlic.

Equipment

• Saucepan

Tips or Tricks

• Shrimp doesn’t take long to cook. Once it turns orange, give it a few more seconds, and it is done. (Larger shrimp, a little longer.)

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 5 minutes

• Cook time - 3-5 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 10 shrimp

• Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 20 medium or large shrimp

• 4 tablespoons lemon juice

• Zest of 1 lemon

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt.

2. Heat saucepan on medium heat, melt butter

3. Add shrimp Once turns white halfway through shrimp, flip

4. Finish cooking until turns orange (roughly 3-5 minutes depending on size shrimp.)

5. Plate shrimp, pour the remainder of butter in saucepan over shrimp.

6. Serve

Notes

• This recipe uses our base Spiced Sweet Potato mix as we put in our Mushroom Stuffed Sweet Potato. One base for two desserts, savory and sweet!