Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and delicious seafood dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender shrimp for a mouthwatering experience. In just 15 minutes, you can create an impressive meal perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers. This flavorful dish bursts with freshness from lemon juice and parsley, making it a delightful option that’s as versatile as it is satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if desired) and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Stir in fresh parsley, remove from heat, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg