Black Pepper Shrimp Recipe
Black Pepper Shrimp is a quick and easy seafood dish that is packed with flavor. Succulent shrimp are seasoned with freshly ground black pepper and salt, then sautéed in a mixture of olive oil and butter with fragrant minced garlic.
Category
Lunch
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Calories
200
Author:
Linda Decann
A squeeze of lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy zing to the dish, and the shrimp are ready to serve in just a few minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or special occasion, this dish is sure to impress. Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 lemon, juiced
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the shrimp to the pan and season with black pepper and salt. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp and remove from heat.
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
- Use fresh ingredients: Freshly ground black pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice are key to the flavor of this dish, so be sure to use the freshest ingredients possible.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste: The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of black pepper, but feel free to adjust to your taste. If you like things spicy, add a bit more pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
- Cook the shrimp just until pink: Overcooking the shrimp will make them tough and rubbery, so be sure to cook them just until they turn pink and are no longer translucent. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after cooking, while the shrimp are still hot and juicy.
- Pair with rice or crusty bread: This dish is delicious served over a bed of rice or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Add additional herbs and spices: If desired, you can add additional herbs and spices to the dish, such as minced parsley, red pepper flakes, or dried thyme. Experiment with different seasonings to find your perfect flavor combination.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 6 oz
- per serving
- Calories
- 200
- Fat
- 14 grams
- 22%
- Saturated Fat
- 4 grams
- 20%
- Cholesterol
- 215 milligrams
- 71%
- Sodium
- 630 milligrams
- 26%
- Carbs
- 2 grams
- 1%
- Protein
- 19 grams
- 38%
