Creamy Lemon Dill Shrimp
There is nothing ordinary about this Creamy Lemon Dill Shrimp. Fabulous and full of flavor, this shrimp is ah-mazing on its own or over your favorite rice or pasta. Switch up your same old, same old shrimp recipe for this one today!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and de-veined, tails removed if desired
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream , OR half and half mixed with 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp with cold water and pat very dry with paper towels. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet.
- Add shrimp to pan and saute 4-6 minutes over medium-high heat until opaque. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in chicken broth, then gradually whisk in heavy cream. One sauce is thickened and creamy, reduce heat to low and stir in lemon juice.
- Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in dill and garnish with cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use heavy cream instead of the half and half for a creamier, richer sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 222 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 36 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 441 mg, Sodium: 1418 mg, Potassium: 219 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 126 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg, Calcium: 297 mg, Iron: 4 mg