Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skillet recipe that is perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Cooked quinoa or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it’s bubbly.
- Add the chopped garlic and crushed red pepper (if desired), stirring continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic releases its aromatic scent without browning.
- Raise the heat to medium-high and carefully add the shrimp, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Incorporate the lemon zest and lemon juice into the skillet, allowing everything to simmer together for an additional minute to meld the flavors.
- Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
- Serve the garlic herb shrimp over a bed of cooked quinoa or noodles.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, consider adding 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the skillet after the shrimp are cooked.
- Feel free to swap the shrimp for scallops or chicken for a delicious twist on this dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet, Garlic Herb Shrimp Delight