Lemon Shrimp Sauté Recipe

Name: Lemon Shrimp Sauté Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pound frozen, peeled, and deveined medium-sized shrimp, thawed; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and/or oregano, chopped

Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough|Nov. 10, 2011 4:52 pm EST

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Try this quick and easy shrimp recipe reminiscent of scampi. Using frozen shrimp that are already peeled and deveined saves time and effort.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound frozen, peeled, and deveined medium-sized shrimp, thawed
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and/or oregano, chopped

Directions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 minutes, turning once. Add the lemon juice and increase heat to medium-high. Boil 30 seconds and then season with the freshly ground black pepper. Top each of the 4 servings with the fresh herbs.