Description
A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe that feels luxurious and comforting, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges for that zesty finish.
Notes
You can make this shrimp dish ahead of time, just sauté right before serving for the best taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg