Delicious and Easy Pan-Fried Shrimp with Zesty Lime Butter

This recipe for pan-fried shrimp with tangy lime butter is a perfect weeknight dinner option. The shrimp is cooked to perfection in a hot pan and topped with a flavorful lime butter sauce that adds a burst of citrusy goodness to every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet in a single layer.
3. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
5. Stir in lime zest and juice, then add cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat shrimp in the lime butter sauce.
6. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
7. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious lime butter sauce.

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