Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce (5 Ingredients)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is lower in calories, while canned tuna is often cheaper.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Increase heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet.

Cook shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet, mixing well.

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