Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skillet dish, perfect for a special dinner or weeknight meal. Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, skillet shrimp, easy shrimp recipe