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Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Delicious Recipe to Try Today!

A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter shrimp that is perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Cooked rice or pasta for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  5. Serve the garlic butter shrimp over cooked rice or pasta, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine after cooking the garlic and before adding the shrimp.
  • Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.

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