15 Minute Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful 15-Minute Shrimp recipe! Perfectly seared shrimp are tossed in a luscious, garlicky butter sauce with a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice and a touch of smoky paprika and red pepper flakes for just the right amount of heat. This speedy skillet creation is ready in just 10 minutes of cooking time, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner guests. Serve it with warm crusty bread to soak up the irresistible sauce or pair it with rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal. Simple yet elegant, this shrimp dish is destined to become a staple in your seafood recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry using a paper towel. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until pink and slightly opaque.
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until fully cooked and opaque throughout.
Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Toss the shrimp to coat evenly in the sauce.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 1697 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1478 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
