Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is a quick and easy dinner option that’s packed with flavor. The shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, garlic shrimp, seafood