Irresistible Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Ready in Just 30 Minutes
Experience the bold flavors of the sea with this quick and easy spicy garlic butter shrimp recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp, cooking until pink.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: spicy shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, quick dinner, seafood recipe