Incredibly Good Shrimp
Elevate your next dinner with this quick and easy "Incredibly Good Shrimp" recipe, a flavorful masterpiece perfect for seafood lovers! Juicy, tender shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, smoky paprika, and a hint of red pepper heat. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish offers a perfect harmony of zesty, buttery, and savory flavors. Finished with vibrant parsley for a fresh pop, this versatile recipe can be served with crusty bread, atop creamy pasta, or alongside fluffy rice for an unforgettable meal. Ideal for weeknight cooking or special gatherings, this shrimp dish brings restaurant-quality flavor easily to your table. Perfect for anyone searching for "quick shrimp recipes" or a "garlic butter shrimp dinner" that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, until they start turning pink.
Flip the shrimp and add the unsalted butter, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque in the center.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shrimp with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, over pasta, or with a side of rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 948 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 2054 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.9 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1412 mg | 30% | |
*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.
