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    The Life Jolie » Appetizers/Snacks » Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill

    Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill

    Published: Jul 1, 2018 · Modified: Jun 21, 2023 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    This Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill will knock your socks off. It's full of insanely delicious flavor and extremely quick and easy to make with shrimp, butter, olive oil, dill, lemon, garlic and shallots!

    This Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill will knock your socks off. It's full of insanely delicious flavor and extremely quick and easy to make!

    This Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill will knock your socks off. It's full of insanely delicious flavor and extremely quick and easy to make with shrimp, butter, olive oil, dill, lemon, garlic and shallots!

    Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill

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    I am seriously excited to share this recipe with you guys today. My Aunt has been making this for years and we all go crazy over it. Sometimes she serves it as a main dish and other times it's an appetizer. But every single time it's makes it's way to our family table, it goes fast. And with good reason.

    Originally from the Silver Palate Cookbook, the recipe's name is Spicy Shrimp. I've never really understood why it's called this because it's not spicy at all. We're talking about more of a sautéed lemon garlic butter shrimp dish but made even more delicious with minced shallots and plenty of chopped fresh dill. Although, I'm pretty sure I already had you at buttered shrimp!

    This is full of absolutely delicious flavor and everyone who tries it cannot get enough of it. The original recipe calls for it to be chilled for a few hours and served cold but it really is awesome wither way. It's always nice to have the option of a tasty, make-ahead recipe, especially if you're entertaining!

    shrimp with garlic sauce

    Tips for making lemon garlic butter shrimp with dill

    • Buy the shrimp peeled and deveined, including the tails. Less work for you!
    • Use fresh dill. In general fresh herbs are always preferable. But especially for this recipe, the fresh dill really shines.
    • Don't overcook the shrimp. It can be really easy to do this, but I encourage you to keep a close eye on it  and remove the lemon shrimp when it is just cooked.
    • If you're cooking for a crowd, make a double batch. Trust me on this, these go fast at a party.
    • Taste it when it's done for seasoning. And add salt and pepper to your taste.

    lemon butter shrimp

    Helpful tools for making lemon garlic shrimp with dill:

    1. Garlic press
    2. Large saute pan
    3. Wooden spoon
    4. Chef's knife
    5. Cutting board

    garlic butter shrimp recipe

    This Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill will knock your socks off. It's full of insanely delicious flavor and extremely quick and easy to make with shrimp, butter, olive oil, dill, lemon, garlic and shallots!

    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

    Jessy Freimann
    This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe will knock your socks off. It's full of delicious flavor from the plump shrimp, butter, garlic, and dill and is extremely easy to make.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Chill time 3 hours hrs
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¾ pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh garlic, finely minced or pressed
    • 2 Tablespoons shallots, finely minced
    • Kosher salt, to taste
    • Ground black pepper, to taste
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
    • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and melt the butter and olive oil together.
    • Add garlic and shallots to the pan and cook for around two minutes, stirring often (don't let them brown).
    • Add the shrimp to the pan and increase the heat slightly. Cook for around 3-4 minutes, turning once until just done to taste (the shrimp will turn pink).
    • Add salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
    • Remove shrimp to a bowl and scrape all sauce into the bowl as well.
    • Add lemon juice and dill to the bowl and mix well
    • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving chilled.

    Notes

    This can be an appetizer for 4-6 people or an entree for 2-4 people.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you tried this recipe please comment and rate it 🙂 I love hearing your feedback and answering your questions!

    Here are some of my other favorite shrimp recipes:

    • Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe
    • Very Best Shrimp Macaroni Salad
    • Shrimp and Snow Peas Stir Fry

    garlic butter shrimp recipe

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    Let’s keep the conversation going- join my Facebook group! This Garlic Shrimp with Lemon, Butter and Dill will knock your socks off. It's full of insanely delicious flavor and extremely quick and easy to make with shrimp, butter, olive oil, dill, lemon, garlic and shallots!

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    1. Fred says

      August 19, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Very good
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        August 22, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Thank you!
        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      December 25, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      Easy and quick recipe- I added a few red pepper flakes for a little kick
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        January 13, 2022 at 8:13 pm

        Yum- I love the addition!
        Reply
    3. Julie says

      January 24, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      This is a great recipe -- thank you for sharing! I wonder if you've ever adapted it to serve over pasta?
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        June 26, 2023 at 5:24 pm

        No, but I love this idea!
        Reply

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