Shrimp for One
Perfectly portioned and bursting with flavor, "Shrimp for One" is the ultimate quick and easy seafood dish designed for solo dining. In just 10 minutes, this recipe marries succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce enhanced by a pop of red pepper flakes and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, while olive oil ensures a beautifully seared crust. Ideal for busy weeknights or a luxurious single-serve treat, this one-skillet wonder can be paired with crusty bread or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce. Whether you're looking for a light, protein-packed meal or a cozy indulgence, "Shrimp for One" delivers big flavors in a perfectly scaled-down portion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 serving optional cooked rice or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Place the shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side, until opaque and pink.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes into the skillet and stir to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture.
Remove from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp. Stir gently to combine.
Plate the shrimp and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with optional cooked rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 402 mg | 9% | |
*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.
