Description
Discover the easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe that’s ready in under 15 minutes! Savor each bite—give it a try today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- ½ tsp. salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp. black pepper (to taste)
- ¼–½ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter until bubbling.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Create a well in the center of the skillet and add remaining butter; let melt.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and add lemon zest; stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg