Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet: 7-Minute Gourmet Delight
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A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skillet with a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg