Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight dinner and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 220
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, shrimp recipe, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, seafood