Description
This quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a delicious meal in no time!
Ingredients
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 tbsp butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp dried parsley
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque.
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Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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Serve immediately with a side of vegetables, rice, or pasta.
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine along with the butter.
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Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added zing!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg