Lemon basil shrimp is a tasty dish with shrimp, lemon, garlic, and fresh basil. It is a simple dish that is easy to make and is ready in no time at all. Serve it with rice, noodles, or a side salad.
There is nothing better than to have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes, especially when it comes to a weeknight dinner. This dish is made in one skillet, making cleanup so much easier.
I am big on simple and easy-to-make dishes during the week or any time of the week. This recipe fits the bill for each category. Simple flavor and super easy to make. If you are a shrimp lover, this is one that I think you will enjoy.
Helpful Tips:
- Raw shrimp works best for this recipe. This dish will have more flavor with the raw shrimp virus using cooked shrimp.
- It doesn’t matter the size of shrimp that you use, but it will change the cooking time.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. Once the shrimp turns pink and the and opaque grayness is gone the shrimp is done. The internal temperature of the shrimp should be at 120 degrees F.
- Don’t worry if you don’t have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil. To substitute, for one tablespoon of fresh basil, you can use one teaspoon of dried basil.
- This dish is best eaten when it is fresh, but if you have leftovers store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- If you have leftover shrimp, I would suggest reheating it on the stove. Heat a skillet with just enough oil to lightly cover the bottom. Once the oil is heated add the shrimp and heat until the shrimp are warmed through, turning once.
Steps for making Lemon Basil Shrimp
Step one
Heat butter and oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Step two
Add the lemon slices and minced garlic and cook for one to two minutes.
Step three
Add the shrimp and cook for two to three minutes or until the shrimp turn pink.
Step four
Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the basil. Serve.
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Lemon Basil Shrimp
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
- Use raw shrimp for this recipe. The size of shrimp is what you like. Just remember that different sizes may vary in cooking time.
- 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.
- 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.
- Any leftover shrimp can be store in an airtight container for 3 t0 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on July 24, 2017. It has been updated with new content and pictures on March 17, 2022.
This shrimp sounds and looks delicious!! I love how simple shrimp can be and yet taste fantastic! Fresh green beans are the best! Have a great week!
Dawn, this looks fabulous! Is there anything better than garlic, basil, and lemon? And hooray for your green beans! I’d love to be able to grow something other than cacti!
Oh man, I totally understand your plight with the rabbits and green beans. They’ve mowed down our crop in years past, and this year they annihilated our peas. Sad! This dish sounds like it’s packed with flavor, and I totally need to put this on our dinner list soon. Yum!!
Summer is going by way too quickly!!! This dish looks very tasty!
Boy, this summer really has zipped by, hasn’t it? Can’t believe it’s August next week! Anyway, super looking dish — love lemon, and who can resist shrimp?
Due to our wet summer, my basil is still thriving! This needs to be on our menu ASAP!
When do you add the basil?
Sorry, add it at the end.
Mmmmmm easy and wonderful!
Love shrimp! This looks wonderful — terrific recipe. Thanks!