5-Star Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Recipe – Irresistible in 20 Minutes
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Juicy, buttery quick seafood dinner favorite!
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Lower the heat and add butter and minced garlic. Let it melt and become fragrant.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp. Toss everything together.
- Finish with chopped parsley and optional red pepper flakes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Best served immediately for maximum flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 250mg