Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet recipe that combines shrimp with garlic and butter for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, making sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined, garlic is minced, and lemon is zested and juiced.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet on medium heat, add the unsalted butter, and let it melt until it bubbles gently.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the Shrimp: Spread the shrimp in an even layer in the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Flip the Shrimp: After 2-3 minutes, flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest for added flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the shrimp and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Serve with rice, pasta, or salad. Great for impressing guests or a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, butter, quick meal, seafood, skillet, easy recipe