Description
Savor delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp (Ready in 15 Minutes!) that’s quick and easy! Try this flavorful recipe tonight for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp under cool water if frozen, then pat dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer to the skillet; cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg