Description
A quick and delicious recipe for garlic butter shrimp that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet on top.
Notes
- For a creamy version, add 1/4 cup heavy cream after cooking the shrimp and stir until heated through.
- Substitute the shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg