Easy Garlic Shrimp
Bursting with flavor and ready in just 13 minutes, this Easy Garlic Shrimp recipe is a weeknight dinner game-changer. Tender, succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce enhanced with a hint of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and parsley for a fragrant, zesty finish. The recipe combines the simplicity of everyday ingredients like minced garlic and unsalted butter with a touch of optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Perfect for serving over fluffy rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luxurious sauce, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. With minimal prep time and approachable steps, it’s ideal for busy cooks who crave a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Ensure they are fully dry to allow proper searing.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer and season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side without stirring.
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Adjust the cooking time slightly based on the size of the shrimp.
Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 370 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 357 mg | 8% | |
*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.
