Parsley Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavor-packed Parsley Shrimp recipe! Succulent shrimp are sautéed to perfection in a fragrant blend of olive oil, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle, spicy kick. A generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness, while chopped parsley brings a burst of herbaceous freshness that pairs beautifully with the buttery richness. Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy seafood dish is ideal as a light appetizer, a topping for pasta, or served alongside crusty bread for soaking up every drop of the zesty, garlicky sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish combines fresh, versatile ingredients for maximum flavor and minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side.
Flip the shrimp and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Serve immediately as an appetizer, with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 948 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2388 mg | 51% | |
*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.
