By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
123 cal · 12 min
Lemon Shrimp Sauté
Recipe GLPRea05ffc1ea815c
A simple and elegant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in butter with bright lemon juice and finished with fresh herbs. Ready in just minutes, this light and protein-rich sauté is perfect as a main course.
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound frozen peeled and deveined medium shrimp, thawed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, and/or oregano)
Directions
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
Add the thawed shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for approximately 3 minutes until the underside begins to turn pink.
Turn the shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes until the shrimp are fully pink and opaque throughout.
Pour in the lemon juice, increase the heat to medium-high, and allow the liquid to bubble for 30 seconds while gently stirring.
Remove from heat and season with black pepper to taste.
Divide the shrimp and pan juices equally among 4 serving plates and garnish each portion generously with the fresh chopped herbs.
Comments
This is a solid weeknight protein that checks most boxes: shrimp is available year-round at any major Charlotte chain, butter and lemon are staples, and the cost per serving lands around $4–5 depending on shrimp quality, which is reasonable. The stated 12 minutes is honest if you buy pre-peeled shrimp, though patting them dry adds a minute or two. The real friction is that "fresh herbs" is vague—if you mean parsley or chives from Food Lion, no problem; if it's something like tarragon, you may make an extra stop. The dish doesn't reheat well and demands active attention to avoid overcooking shrimp, so it's a same-night meal best for adults or older kids who tolerate seafood.
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