Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp, ready in just 15 minutes! This delightful dish combines succulent shrimp with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon juice, all sautéed to perfection in creamy butter. The addition of Italian seasoning and a hint of red pepper flakes elevates the dish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up that luscious sauce, and watch as it becomes a family favorite. With minimal prep and cooking time, this recipe is not just quick but also brimming with flavor—a true culinary gem that will transport you straight to a seaside dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp if needed, chopping parsley, and squeezing lemon juice.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add butter until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic in melted butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir gently.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp; toss to combine.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg