Quick and Juicy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Make a celebratory main dish in under 20 minutes with this simple, flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe. It is perfect for a special occasion like National Shrimp Day.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in the white wine or broth and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately over rice or pasta for an easy seafood dinner.
Notes
- For extra richness, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to the sauce at the end.
- If you do not have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, but use only 1 teaspoon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 310