20-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp That Will Wow Your Tastebuds
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp recipe with lemon and parsley, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 1-2 minutes per side until golden.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the pan. Stir well to coat shrimp.
- Sprinkle in parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve shrimp with a drizzle of sauce, topped with lemon slices.
Notes
- Best served over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg