Description
Saucy Lemon Herb Shrimp with Strawberry-Basil Salsa is a vibrant and flavor-packed seafood dish perfect for summer dinners or special occasions. Tender shrimp are tossed in a garlicky lemon-herb butter and served over fluffy rice, topped with a fresh strawberry-basil salsa that brings sweet, tangy, and savory flavors together in each bite.
Ingredients
1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups cooked rice or grain of choice
Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix strawberries, red onion, basil, honey or maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes while you cook the shrimp.
2. Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
3. Lower heat. Add butter, garlic, lemon zest, and juice to the skillet. Stir until butter melts and garlic is fragrant. Add parsley and basil. Toss shrimp to coat evenly.
4. Serve shrimp over cooked rice. Spoon salsa on top. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for 15 minutes before cooking.
Want to grill instead of pan-searing? Use skewers and grill for 2–3 minutes per side.
For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/3 of total recipe)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp, strawberry salsa, lemon shrimp, seafood dinner