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Lemon Basil Shrimp

Lemon basil shrimp is made with fresh basil using one pan and is finished in under 30 minutes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon Sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the lemon slices and garlic. Cook for a minute or two until the lemon and garlic start to soften. 
  • Add the shrimp cook until the shrimp are pink about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper Add basil and mix in. Serve with pasta, rice, or a salad. 

Notes

  1. Use raw shrimp for this recipe. The size of shrimp is what you like. Just remember that different sizes may vary in cooking time.
  2.  Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. Once the shrimp turn pink and there is longer any of the gray opaque color on the shrimp, the shrimp is done.
  3. Don't worry if you don't have fresh basil on hand, dried basil can be used as well. Just remember that you use 1 teaspoon of dried basil for every 1 tablespoon of fresh basil.
  4. Any leftover shrimp can be store in an airtight container for 3 t0 4 days in the refrigerator.
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with the brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.2g | Fat: 10.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.5g | Calcium: 11mg