Go Back
–+ servings

Garlic Shrimp

A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a garlic and butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Large shrimp preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!