Description
A quick and tasty recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 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. Sauté for about 1 minute, or until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine after sautéing the garlic and let it reduce before adding the shrimp.
- Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg