Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp 🍤

Plump shrimp seared fast and swirled in a lemony garlic butter that begs for crusty bread.

15 min · Beginner · 280 cal · 28g protein · $3.50/serving · American

15minutes
4servings
280calories
28gprotein
$3.50per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lb shrimp
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat completely dry and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and cut the lemon in half.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear 2 minutes per side until pink and curled.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and stir 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss with parsley, and serve immediately.

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