Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skillet
Succulent shrimp sautéed with lemon pepper and garlic, finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley—a bright, flavorful skillet meal ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss shrimp with 1½ tsp lemon pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes without stirring.
- Flip shrimp and cook another 2–3 minutes until pink. Squeeze juice from half a lemon on top.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and toss. Serve over rice, pasta, salad, or in tacos.