Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery sauce with garlic and a hint of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the aromatics: Sprinkle in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about a minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp: Place the shrimp in the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Finish with butter and lemon: Stir in the remaining butter and lemon juice until the butter melts and a sauce forms.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet; cook shrimp in batches if necessary. Always taste and adjust the seasoning as you go.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, butter, easy recipe, Mediterranean dish, quick meals