Description
A delightful Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp recipe that’s quick, easy, and family-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Large Shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly cracked)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat your large shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 3: Toss your dried shrimp in the seasoning mix until they are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter until melted and foamy.
- Step 5: Add the freshly minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 6: Carefully add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Step 7: Once the shrimp are fully cooked, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them.
- Step 8: Finally, stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat to serve.
Notes
Patting your shrimp dry is crucial for getting a lovely sear. Avoid overcrowding in the skillet and be mindful of cooking time to ensure tenderness.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT5M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauteed
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, quick dinner, seafood recipe, sauteed shrimp