Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skillet that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: If frozen, thaw and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter.
- Sear the shrimp in a single layer, cooking 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Create the garlic butter sauce: Add remaining oil and butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 30-60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with broth or wine, stirring to lift browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine shrimp back in and add lemon juice and parsley. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve over rice or with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg