Description

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. In under 30 minutes, you can create succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. The aromatic blend of fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of red pepper flakes makes this dish irresistible. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to adjust the spices and add your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.

Ingredients

Fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
Unsalted butter
Fresh garlic
Lemon juice
Fresh parsley
Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter until foamy.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque; remove from skillet.
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add red pepper flakes.
Return shrimp to skillet with lemon juice and parsley; toss to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
Serve hot, drizzling leftover sauce over the shrimp.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice and spices prior to cooking.

Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutritional value.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Seafood
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate shrimp in lemon juice and spices prior to cooking.- Feel free to substitute or add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutritional value.