Fabulous Fast Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinners with "Fabulous Fast Shrimp," a quick, flavorful recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! This dish features succulent large shrimp, perfectly seasoned with garlic, red pepper flakes, and a hint of lemon for a zesty kick. Sautéed in a luscious blend of olive oil and butter, the shrimp turn juicy and tender with a vibrant pop of fresh parsley. Ideal as a standalone appetizer or served over rice, pasta, or salad, this versatile recipe is both easy and elegant. With minimal prep and cook time, "Fabulous Fast Shrimp" is your go-to for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lemon juice, allowing the flavors to combine for about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately as an appetizer, over rice, pasta, or alongside a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 1694 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.5 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1383 mg | 29% | |
*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.
