Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skillet that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
- Shrimp cooks quickly—avoid overcooking to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, skillet shrimp, quick dinner