Description
A quick and easy garlic butter shrimp recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, full of flavor and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus zest if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if needed, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon butter.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter. Add garlic and stir for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Stir in lemon juice, pepper, red pepper flakes, and a small pinch of salt. Taste the sauce and adjust.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss for about 30 seconds to coat. Turn off heat. Add parsley and serve right away.
Notes
Pat the shrimp dry to achieve a good sear. Adjust salt based on butter used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg