Description
A quick and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic and a touch of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley 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, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Make ahead by peeling and deveining shrimp in advance. Use garlic powder as a substitute if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg