Shrimp Quickie
Fast, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare, "Shrimp Quickie" is your go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings. This sautéed shrimp dish combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with a zesty kick from fresh lemon juice and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 15 minutes, the recipe features juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp that are seasoned to perfection and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbal freshness. Serve these succulent shrimp with lemon wedges on the side to elevate their bright, tangy flavor profile. Perfect for seafood lovers, this one-pan recipe is a quick and satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with crusty bread, pasta, or a crisp green salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 wedges lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until sizzling and fragrant.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle them with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque, then flip them over.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and curled into a 'C' shape. Avoid overcooking, as shrimp can become rubbery.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shrimp with fresh parsley.
Serve the shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 919 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.8 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*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.
