Description
A comforting and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet that brings family together with its rich tastes and nostalgic aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and two tablespoons of butter.
- Add minced garlic and let it melt until fragrant and golden.
- Include shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes until pink.
- Flip the shrimp, sprinkle red pepper flakes, and add another tablespoon of butter.
- Stir in fresh herbs and squeeze lemon just before removing from heat.
- Serve immediately with additional herbs and crusty bread or over rice.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is preheated and do not overcrowd the shrimp for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Shrimp Skillet, Quick Dinner, Family Recipe