Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish that combines shrimp with rich garlic and butter, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the melting butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season everything with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn a beautiful pink and are cooked through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty finish.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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