Jekyll Island Shrimp
Transport your taste buds to the coast with this irresistible Jekyll Island Shrimp recipe, a seafood lover's dream packed with bold flavors and vibrant simplicity. Succulent large shrimp are sautéed to tender perfection in a luscious garlic butter sauce kissed with fresh lemon zest, a touch of spicy red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika for a gentle kick. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, this elegant yet easy dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich, zesty sauce, making this dish a true celebration of coastal cuisine. Ready in just 25 minutes, Jekyll Island Shrimp brings luxurious flavor with minimal effort—perfect for shrimp aficionados seeking a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 whole Lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes on one side or until they start to turn pink. Flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp.
Serve the shrimp warm with a drizzle of the buttery sauce from the skillet. Pair with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.3 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.5 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1515 mg | 505% | |
| Sodium | 4596 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.3 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 201.1 g | 402% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*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.
