Easy Italian Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Easy Italian Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a classic Italian-inspired seafood dish made with tender shrimp, fresh garlic, butter, olive oil, lemon, and parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's light, fresh, and packed with bright Mediterranean flavors. Serve it over pasta, rice, creamy polenta, or with warm crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an elegant meal for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. large shrimp peeled and deveined (16-20 per lb. )
- 1 teaspoon each paprika and garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 2 lemons about 1/3 cup
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup capers optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Shrimp Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and lightly golden. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the sliced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Deglaze the Pan Pour in the white wine , scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Lemon and Capers Stir in the, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers (if using). Simmer for another 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to come together and the sauce to thicken slightly
- Return the Shrimp Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet, along with any juices they released. Toss to coat in the lemony sauce and cook for another 1 minute, just to rewarm.
- Finish and Serve Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon slices and extra sauce spooned over the top.