Perfect Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Butter
Transform your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful recipe for *Perfect Pan Seared Shrimp with Garlic Butter*! Featuring succulent large shrimp expertly seared to golden perfection, this dish is elevated by a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of vibrant parsley. Ready in just 16 minutes, this easy yet elegant recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your own kitchen. Perfect for serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, tossed over pasta, or paired with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the buttery garlic sauce, this versatile dish is a must-try for seafood lovers. Whether you're hosting or indulging solo, this recipe is sure to become your new go-to for quick, delicious, and impressive meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Drying ensures they sear properly in the pan.
Season the shrimp on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, but not smoking, carefully add the shrimp in a single layer.
Sear the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes on each side, turning once, until they are pink, opaque, and slightly golden. Avoid overcrowding the pan; if necessary, cook in batches. Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Let it melt completely, then add the minced garlic. Stir frequently, cooking the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the lemon juice to the pan and stir to combine with the garlic butter sauce. Let it simmer for 30 seconds.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm the shrimp through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shrimp with chopped parsley for a fresh, bright flavor.
Serve immediately as an appetizer, over pasta, or with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 950 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 110.3 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1348 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.
