Sauteed Shrimp
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and irresistible Sautéed Shrimp recipe! Perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a touch of lemon, these tender shrimp are bursting with flavor in every bite. Cooked to perfection in just 5 minutes, the combination of olive oil and butter creates a rich, savory base, while optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick. Garnished with vibrant parsley and fresh lemon zest, this versatile dish is ideal as a main course, served over pasta or rice, or as a zesty topping for your favorite salad. With minimal prep time and bold, fresh flavors, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for busy seafood lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and start to curl. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
Once the shrimp are fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp. Stir to coat evenly.
Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Serve immediately as a main dish, over pasta or rice, or as a topping for salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*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.
