Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish cooked in a garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Serve with crusty bread or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: lemon garlic butter shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, quick seafood dish