Description
Juicy shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce is a showstopper for any meal. This quick and easy recipe delivers succulent shrimp with vibrant flavors that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish can be served as an appetizer or main course, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen, deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, stirring gently to coat.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg