Garlic Butter Shrimp
A simple yet decadent dish featuring shrimp cooked in garlic and butter, perfect for quick weeknight meals or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add to the pan.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve over rice or pasta, and pair with a green salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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