Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with garlic, butter, and a touch of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter, and let it melt until bubbling.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Place shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and just firm.
- Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and swirl to deglaze the pan.
- Turn off heat and stir in any remaining butter and chopped parsley.
- Let shrimp sit for 1 minute to meld flavors, then serve garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute olive oil for butter. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 140mg