Easy Lemon Herb Shrimp ticks all the boxes: simple, healthy, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
We start with a few spices, including a pinch of crushed red pepper for a touch of heat. Once seasoned, the shrimp take only 5 minutes to saute. Then, a simple squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and dinner is ready! This super simple and versatile recipe could be served as a protien-rich appetizer. Or pair your Easy Lemon Herb Shrimp with a variety of sides, or add them to a salad or pasta dish.
Anniversary Lunch
Pretty in Pink
We recently celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary with a lunch featuring these delectable shrimp. They looked so pretty paired with a Brut Rose Champagne. Our menu also featured Proscuitto, Fig & Caramelized Onion Pizza. and gourmet chocolates from Chocolate Celeste.
Make It Your Own
I adapted this recipe from Taste of Home’s Garlicky Herbed Shrimp. Mainly I dialed down the garlic and used fresh herbs from my own trusty herb pot. Summer gets big bonus points in my book because a pinch of flavor is just a snip away. Here are some other ideas for customizing this recipe:
- Use additionally chopped garlic to punch up the garlic factor (assuming you don’t have a date.)
- Substitute or add other herbs like parsley, tarragon, green onions, or chives
- Add some veggies like peppers, onion, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes. I recommend sauteing the vegetables first. Then remove them and keep them warm. Once the shrimp are sauteed, add the veggies back in and finish with the squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.
Delicious & Healthy
You have to love a dish that’s fast, delicious, and healthy. Here are the nutritional facts per serving for this recipe. (1/4 pound)
- 250 calories
- 15 grams of fat
- 20 grams protein
- 5 grams carbohydrate
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Easy Lemon Herb Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme plus additional sprigs for garnish, if desired
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder through minced thyme in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Place shrimp in a large bowl, sprinkle with the spice mixture, and toss to combine.
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Squeeze lemon over shrimp and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.
Happy Anniversary! I have a go to shrimp recipe that is very similar to your recipe and so delicious. It is easy to whip up shrimp for a shrimp cocktail or for an elegant meal enhanced by yummy side dishes.
Thanks Tracey! Initially I had my heart set on lobster but have not had much success finding good sweet lobster meat. I settled on shrimp, which never disappoints. šš¤
Looks just fabulous. My kind of dish. All of your evenings menu sounded great Cathy. Happy Anniversary to you guys š„³
Thanks Karen! It was a yummy menu. š
I make jumbo shrimp for myself almost every friday night, will try this, looks delish.
Its always fun to try something new. Let me know if you like the recipe.