Description
This Cozy Garlic Butter Shrimp is quick, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss the shrimp into the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prep shrimp a day in advance and refrigerate. Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg