Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
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, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure shrimp are peeled and deveined, and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemon.
- Heat the Skillet: Take a large skillet and place it on medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt.
- Sauté the Garlic: Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the Shrimp: Evenly spread the shrimp in the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
- Flip the Shrimp: After 2-3 minutes, flip the shrimp to cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon juice and zest, stirring to coat the shrimp.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a richer sauce, consider adding a bit of heavy cream at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg