Garlic Butter Shrimp

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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

Quick & Easy High-Protein Low-Carb

15minutes

4servings

280calories

28gprotein

$3.50per serving

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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
Peel and devein the shrimp, then pat completely dry and season with salt and pepper.
2
Mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and cut the lemon in half.
3
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
4
Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear 2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
5
Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and stir 1 minute until fragrant.
6
Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss with parsley, and serve immediately.