15-Minute Garlic Butter Shrimp: A Quick Taste of Luxury
Enjoy this quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp dish that elevates your meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Dairy & Oils
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or use olive oil for a lighter option)
Aromatics
- 4 cloves garlic (freshly minced)
Liquids
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juice if lemon isn't handy)
Spices
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to preference)
Salt & Pepper
- to taste salt (to taste)
- to taste black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
Fresh Herbs
- as needed fresh parsley (or cilantro as a substitute)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil.