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Lemon Basil Shrimp

March 17, 2022 By Dawn 10 Comments

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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. 

Side view of a plate with shrimp and lettuce 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.  Garlic basil shrimp 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 lemon basil shrimp 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.

Looking down at a plater of shrimp with lemon slices and basil.

Lemon Basil Shrimp Recipe Ingredients

  • Shrimp
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon
  • Garlic
  • Basil
  • Salt and Pepper

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.

Ingredients for Lemon Basil Shrimp.
Butter and oil are added to 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.

lemon slices and garlic are added to the skillet.
Shrimp with lemon slices in a skillet.
Shrimp, lemon and basil in a skillet.

Step four

Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the basil. Serve.

Check out these other shrimp recipes:

  • Garlic Shrimp Tortellini
  • Shrimp Potato Skillet
  • Baked Potato Chip Shrimp
  • Crispy Fried Parmesan Shrimp
Shrimp and salad on a white plate.

If you make this Lemon Basil Shrimp I would love to hear about them! Please leave me a comment and a rating.

Side view of a plate with shrimp and lettuce salad.

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 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes 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

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  1. Megan | 3 Scoops of Sugar

    July 24, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    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!

    Reply
  2. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

    July 24, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. David @ Spiced

    July 25, 2017 at 7:03 am

    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!!

    Reply
  4. Pam

    July 25, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    Summer is going by way too quickly!!! This dish looks very tasty!

    Reply
  5. John/Kitchen Riffs

    July 25, 2017 at 6:32 pm

    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?

    Reply
  6. Liz

    July 26, 2017 at 6:38 pm

    Due to our wet summer, my basil is still thriving! This needs to be on our menu ASAP!

    Reply
  7. E Cooper

    December 9, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    When do you add the basil?

    Reply
    • Dawn

      December 9, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      Sorry, add it at the end.

      Reply
  8. mimi rippee

    March 20, 2022 at 10:33 am

    Mmmmmm easy and wonderful!

    Reply
  9. John / Kitchen Riffs

    March 22, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    Love shrimp! This looks wonderful — terrific recipe. Thanks!

    Reply

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