Garlic Butter Shrimp with Fresh Dill
Succulent shrimp sautéed in rich garlic butter and finished with fresh dill and lemon for a quick, flavorful, and elegant seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh dill and lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- You can substitute parsley if dill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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