Description
A quick and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with perfectly cooked shrimp, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp: Place the shrimp evenly in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink.
- Season the shrimp: Flip shrimp, add lemon juice, zest, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat.
- Finish cooking: Cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or salad for a versatile meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Garlic Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe, Shrimp Skillet