Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner with 'Perfectly Sauteed Shrimp,' a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender, juicy shrimp with a zesty garlic-lemon butter sauce. Featuring simple yet mouthwatering ingredients like olive oil, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this one-pan recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules. Each bite bursts with fresh, vibrant flavors, while the combination of butter and lemon creates a luscious sauce that perfectly coats the shrimp. Serve them atop pasta, fluffy rice, or alongside a crisp salad for a versatile and impressive meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Perfect for seafood lovers, this easy sautéed shrimp recipe is sure to become a regular in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 unit lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Start by patting the shrimp dry with paper towels. This will help them sauté properly without steaming.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté it for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Cook them for about 2 minutes on one side.
Flip the shrimp over and add the butter to the pan. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp and sprinkle in the parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss everything together gently to coat the shrimp in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the sautéed shrimp immediately. They pair well with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 1695 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 110.3 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1374 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.
