Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish made with juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter and lemon juice, tossing to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp; thaw and pat dry if frozen.
- Delicious over linguine, rice, or with toasted baguette.
- Adjust garlic and chili to taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg