Description
A quick and delicious garlic butter shrimp recipe that can be prepared in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (and a little more for garnishing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Rinse your shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Melt the unsalted butter over medium heat in a large skillet until foaming.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Remove from heat, add fresh lemon juice and parsley, toss to coat, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp and burning the garlic for optimal flavor. For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, butter, quick meal, seafood, low carb, easy dinner