15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Stunning Weeknight Lifesaver
Flavor-packed, quick weeknight dinner that’s always a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Lower the heat and stir in butter, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Let everything simmer together for 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley all over and give it one last toss.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg