Easy Lemon Herb Shrimp
Easy and delicious sauteed shrimp with lemon, spices, and fresh herbs. A healthy main course or appetizer in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
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.
Notes
A variety of herbs can be substituted or added to this recipe, such as parsley, tarragon, green onion or chives.